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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 |
2018.051.012 |
Credit line |
Hancock County Historical Society - Britt, Iowa |
Description |
The First State Bank of Corwith, Iowa was one of the tallest buildings in the town. The bank's tower and the "Bank Street Corner" also became one of Hancock County's most recognizable landmarks. 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 |
The First State Bank of Corwith filed articles of incorporation on October 8, 1895. The article was signed by E.L. Stilson, O.H. Stilson, C.M. Gowdy and L.J. Barber of Corwith. The bank began with a capital stock of $60,00 and soon merged with the work of E.L and O.H. Stilson and became known as the Bank of Corwith. |
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 |
Relation |
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Search Terms |
Business & Industry Towns 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. |
