1292. First National Bank (Denver, CO)

Bank Information

Episode Type
Run → Suspension → Closure
Bank Type
national
Bank ID
1016
Charter Number
1016
Start Date
January 22, 1884
Location
Denver, Colorado (39.739, -104.985)

Metadata

Model
gpt-5-mini
Short Digest
ba33b15d

Response Measures

Full suspension

Description

Multiple contemporaneous newspaper reports (Jan 22, 1884) state the First National Bank of Denver closed after a heavy run, would not open the next morning and requested appointment of a receiver to prevent attachments. No reopening is reported; receiver was requested, so classified as run -> suspension -> closure.

Events (3)

1. January 22, 1884 Receivership
Newspaper Excerpt
To prevent attachments the bank has asked for the appointment of a receiver.
Source
newspapers
2. January 22, 1884 Run
Cause
Bank Specific Adverse Info
Cause Details
Heavy withdrawals driven by perceived insolvency/poor financial condition of the bank (reports describe the bank's failure/financial condition).
Measures
Bank closed doors; prepared for heavy run; later asked for appointment of a receiver to prevent attachments.
Newspaper Excerpt
The First National Bank of Denver closed its doors after a heavy run this afternoon.
Source
newspapers
3. January 22, 1884 Suspension
Cause
Bank Specific Adverse Info
Cause Details
Bank suspended operations following the heavy run and apparent insolvency; management sought receiver to prevent attachments.
Newspaper Excerpt
At midnight to-night it was made public that the bank would not open in the morning. To prevent attachments the bank has asked for the appointment of a receiver.
Source
newspapers

Newspaper Articles (5)

Article from The Indianapolis Journal, January 23, 1884

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BANK FAILURE. The First National Bank of Denver Closes Its Doors. DENVER, Jan. 22.-The First National Bank of this city closed its doors after a heavy run this arternoon. Preparations had been made by the directors for a disastrous run in the morning. At midnight to-night it was made public that the bank would not open in the morning. To prevent attachments the bank has asked for the appointment of a receiver. It is thought the deposits will reach over $300,000. At this hour the streets are lined with excited people.


Article from The Democratic Leader, January 23, 1884

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Bank Suspended. Denver, January 22.-A Leadville special to the Republican says: The First National bank of this city closed its doors after a heavy run this afternoon. Preparations were made for a heavy run in the morning. At midnight to-night it was made public that the bank would not open in the morning. To prevent an attachment the bank has asked for the appointment of a receiver. It is thought the deposits will reach over $300,000. At this hour the streets are lined with excited people.


Article from The Semi-Weekly Miner, January 23, 1884

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Bank Failure. DENVER, Jan. 22 -The Republi can's Leadville Si ecial says: The First National Bank of this city closed its doors after a heavy run this afterno n. At midnight it was made public the hank would not open in the morning. and to prevent an attachment the bank bas asked for the appointment of a receiver. It is thought the deposits will reach over $300,000. At this hour (midnight) the streets are lined with excited spectators.


Article from Arizona Weekly Citizen, January 26, 1884

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Article from The Lake Charles Echo, January 26, 1884

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The First National Bank, of Denver, Colorado, closed its doors after a heavy run, on the 22nd inst.