First National Bank

Bank Information

Episode Type: Suspension → Closure
Bank Type: national
Bank ID: 3485
Charter Number: 3485
Start Date: February 1, 1898
Location: Aspen, Colorado (39.191, -106.818)

Metadata

Model: gpt-5-mini
Short Digest: 77100b80

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Description

Article states the First National Bank of Aspen, Col., was put into liquidation by resolution of its stockholders effective February 1, 1898. OCR had 'February r' which was interpreted as 'February 1'. No run or receivership mentioned; appears voluntary liquidation leading to permanent closure.

Events (3)

1. April 9, 1886 Chartered

Source: historical_nic

2. February 1, 1898 Suspension

Cause: Voluntary Liquidation
Cause Details: Stockholders resolved to liquidate the bank; voluntary liquidation to take effect Feb 1, 1898.
Newspaper Excerpt: Liquidation-The First National bank of Aspen, Col., by resolution of its stockholders, to take effect February r, 1898.
Source: newspapers

3. February 1, 1898 Voluntary Liquidation

Source: historical_nic

Newspaper Articles (1)

1. March 13, 1898 The Herald Los Angeles, CA

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Article Text

National Bank Changes The latest bulletin of the comptroller of the currency, dated March 7, 1898, gives the following, among other changes: Corporate Existence of National Bank Extended-The Nyack National bank, Nyack, N. Y., until February 28, 1918. Application to Organize National Bank Approved-The Northampton National bank of Easton, Pa.; capital, $100,000; by the following persons: E. J. Richards, Easton, Penn., T. Rinek, J. Moore et al. Liquidation-The First National bank of Aspen, Col., by resolution of its stockholders, to take effect February r, 1898. Insolvent-The Sault Ste. Marie National bank, Sault Ste. Marie, Mich. ; Eugene McComas appointed receiver in place of John J. Enright (resigned), to take effect March 1, 1898.