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First Bank of the United States (1791–1811)

First Bank of the United States (1791–1811)

  1. Washington appoints subscription commissioners

    Labels: Subscription commissioners, George Washington
  2. First major branches open in four cities

    Labels: Bank branches, Boston
  3. Permanent bank building begins construction

    Labels: Bank headquarters, Classical architecture
  4. Branch network reaches Norfolk, Virginia

    Labels: Norfolk branch, First Bank
  5. New branches open in Savannah and Washington

    Labels: Savannah branch, Washington D
  6. First Bank opens a branch in New Orleans

    Labels: New Orleans, First Bank
  7. Stephen Girard opens a successor private bank

    Labels: Stephen Girard, Private bank
  8. Second Bank chartered after financing strains

    Labels: Second Bank, James Madison