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Metadata
Object Name |
Bank |
Source |
Hancock County Historical Society |
Iowa History Era Tag |
Prosperity to the Depression (1897-1939) |
Chronological Tag |
The Emergence of Modern America (1890-1930) |
Catalog Number |
2018.051.016 |
Credit line |
Hancock County Historical Society - Britt, Iowa |
Description |
The Crystal Lake Savings Bank (street corner) and the Crystal Lake State Bank (far right) were two of the four banks built in Crystal Lake, Iowa, between 1898 and 1910. The rush to build banks in this town were a response to the construction of a railroad that went through it. Content can be used with the following standards: SS-Econ. 9-12.24 Iowa Impact Upon Economy in a lesson on early towns and businesses of Iowa during the late 1800s and early 1900s. For any use other than instructional resources, please check with the organization that owns this item regarding copyright restrictions. |
Additional Research & Sources |
Crystal Lake, Iowa was founded in 1898 when the city was platted and surveyed by H.T. Ambrose and F.N. Pitkin and owned by A.C. Ripley. The petition for the incorporation of the city began on April 19, 1899 under Judge Kelley of the district court. The official incorporation took place on May 16, 1899. The Crystal Lake Savings Bank was incorporated on December 16, 1905, beginning with a capital stock of $10,000 and G.S. Gilbertson serving as president of the bank and N.E. Issacs as vice president. |
Notes on Related Objects |
Object is related to the following library resources, which can be found by searching the catalog number in the advanced search section: Catalog #: 2018.045.168- History of Kossuth, Hancock and Winnebago Counties, Iowa |
Primary/Secondary Source |
Significant - Local |
County Tag |
Hancock |
Multimedia Links |
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Search Terms |
Business & Industry Towns Railroads Main Street Business Banks |
Legal Status |
Ownership of this resource is held by the Hancock County Historical Society and has been provided here for educational purposes only, specifically for use in the Iowa Museum Association's "Teaching Iowa History" project. It may not be downloaded, reproduced or distributed in any format without written permission from the Rights Holder. For information on U.S. and International copyright laws, consult an attorney. |
