15800. Excelsior Savings Bank (New York, NY)

Bank Information

Episode Type
Run → Suspension → Unsure
Bank Type
savings bank
Start Date
September 23, 1873
Location
New York, New York (40.714, -74.006)

Metadata

Model
gpt-5-mini
Short Digest
fa215242

Response Measures

Partial suspension

Other: Partial suspension via 30/60 day notice (standard protective measure among savings banks during 1873 panic).

Description

Newspaper reports (Sept 23–24, 1873) describe a run at the Excelsior Savings Bank on Sixth Avenue and the subsequent posting of 30/60-day notices to protect payments. No article states permanent closure or later reopening, so outcome is uncertain.

Events (2)

1. September 23, 1873 Run
Cause
Macro News
Cause Details
Part of the broader financial panic of September 1873; widespread depositor nervousness and runs on multiple savings banks in New York.
Measures
Bank later posted 30/60-day notices limiting immediate withdrawals to protect itself.
Newspaper Excerpt
at the Excelsior, on Sixth-ave., there was run.
Source
newspapers
2. September 24, 1873 Suspension
Cause
Macro News
Cause Details
Adopted as a protective measure in response to the financial panic and heavy withdrawals citywide; bank required notice for larger withdrawals (30/60 days).
Newspaper Excerpt
The Atlantic, Broadway, Claremont, Dry Dock, Clinton, East River, Excelsior, Merchants', ... have been compelled to protect themselves by issuing the thirty and sixty days' notices.
Source
newspapers

Newspaper Articles (2)

Article from New-York Tribune, September 23, 1873

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THE PANIC OVER. Continued from First Page. all their demands and the number was considerably diminished as the hour of closing approached. There were also a number of deposits made with this institu tion. and several new accounts were opened. Mr. Alvord, the Secretary, informed a TRIBUNE reporter that they did not see any reason why they should avail themselves of the legal time allowed, as they had been prepared thus far to meet all payments without the slightest embarrassment. GERMANIA RAVINGS BANK. The Germania Savings Bank was paying out more than It was receiving, but there was no indication of a run. The cashier said that they had vet no reason to take the legal time, and probably would not. NEW-YORK SAVINGS BANK. At the New York Savings Bank at Fourteenth-st and Eighth-ave. there was in the morning little demand for cash. The bank paid sums not exceeding $500. A8 the day advanced, somewhat of a run began, and increased to such an extent that the President, seeing that he could not pay every depositor in full, decided to give each one something, the amount depending upon the number that presented themseves. There was, how ever, stay in the panic toward the latter part of the afternoon, and many of those who had drawn out their money returned and redeposited it. TRADES' SAVINGS BANK. At the Trades' Savings Bank, at No. 275/Twenty-thirdst., there was no run, and C. B. Le Baron, the President, said that nothing had occurred to interrupt their ordi nary transactions He anticipated no trouble. and thought that the affairs of other similar institutions would soon become quiet again. ABINGDON SQUARE SAVINGS BANK. At the Abingdon Square Savings Bank the deposite exceeded the payments. G. N. Brown, the Secretary. said that a few depositors had called during day, but were satisfied on inquiry that there was no occasion for . drawing their money. OTHER SAVINGS INSTITUTIONS The Clinton'Savings Bank, on Eighth-ave was undia turbed, and at the Excelsior. on Sitxh-ave., there was run. The North River Savings Bank, at Thirty-fourth-et and Eighth-ave., and the Franklin, at Forty-second-st. and Eighth-ave. required thirty days for notification This was also the case with the Dime Savings Bank in Canal-st. Similar statements were met at the Security. Metropolitan, Central Park, and Dry Docks Savings Banks. There had been no unusual variation in the regular business. A notice of requirement of 30 days was posted up in the Central Park Bank. THE RULE OF REQUIRING NÓTICE INDORSED. An adjourned meeting of savings bank officials was held at the Fifth Avenue Hotel, last evening, to discuss further the situation and extend protective measures. Isaac T. Smith of the Metropolitan Savings Bank acted as Chairman, and William H. Waring of the Franklin Savinga Bank as Secretary. The following institutions were represented, numbering 23: The Metropolitan, Oriental, Central Park, Sixpenny, German Uptown, Eleventh Ward, Abingdon-square, Equitable, Teutonia, New-Amsterdam, Peoples', Mechanies' and Traders', Third Are nue, Citizens', Irving, Union Dune, Security, Emigrant, Franklin, Bowery, North River, Manhattan, and Ger man Savings Banks. It was reported that the Seamen's Savings Bank had been the first to carry out the rule adopted on Sunday evening with regard to notices from depositors. The majority of those mentioned above had also observed it. The Bowery Savings Bank had met all demands until p. in., paying out over $100,000. The German Savings Bank had been paying all day, and had disbursed about $175,000. The Manhattan, Citizens, Union Dime, and Mechanics and Traders' had also paid all demands. The banks that had required the notice had found that their depositors quickly understood the necessity of the rule, and betrayed no loss of confidence It was attended with the best of results wherever followed. A resolution was adopted as follows Whereas, It has been ascertained by the reports of the various savings banks represented here this evening that the adoption to-day by many of them of the recommendation of the meeting of last evening. that notice be required from depositors, has met with their general approval, and has had the effect of allaying all excite ment a the institutions which have adopted it; therefore Resolved, That this meeting do recommend that the provision requiring notice be generally adopted by the savings banks of this city. It was directed that copies of the resolution be sent to all banks which have not yet agreed to its observance All those present expressed themselves as contident that the excitement was about over. The meeting adjourned. subject to the call of the chairman. SERVICES OF THE POLICE. Superintendent Matsell ordered, yesterday, Detective Warlow, at present in command of the detect ive squad, to sendeight of the detectives to Wall-st. and to keep the remainder in the Police Headquarters building ready for any duty which might be required of them during the day. The detectives assigned to Wall-st. re mained there all day. and were busily employed in watching for pickpockets in the crowds which gathered around the doors of the suspended banking firms. After few hours of idleness the Police Headquarters detectives began to be called upon for the duty which the Superintendent had suspected would be necessary when he had withdrawn the men from their usual work Orders had been issued to the captains of the police precincts to telegraph at once to Police Headquarters the fact of any 'run" being begun by the de positors in a savings bank. Soon after 10 o'clock telegram was received that the Manhatian Savings Bank at Bleecker-st. and Broadway, was beginning to be unusually crowded with customers. Superintendent Matsell at once summoned a detective, and, after informing him of the situation of affairs at the bank, gave him orders to go to the bank and remain there during the day, to guard the depositors from being robbed by pickpockets, and to remove from the bank any suspicious person whom they might see. Information in regard to runs upon other eavings banks quickly followed, and, as each report was received, a detective was given similar orders, and was sent to the threatened bank. In the course of the day nearly every detective thus reserved was detailed to the duty described. The police captains had also received orders in respect to detailing men to goard bank ing-houses and savings banks whenever it might become necessary to do so. Patrolmen on duty near the savings banks received orders from their respective captains to report at the station-house f there was any indication of a run on such institu. tions. As soon as the information was received a squad of police was sent to the bank: the people at its doors were marshaled into line, and crowds were prevented from gathering on the sidewalk Capt. Clinchy of the Fourteenth Precinct personally took command at the Bowery Savings Bank, and, with the aid of several policemen, succeeded in maintaining perfect order among the multitude that sought to enter the bank doors, and also kept the sidewalk clear for pedestrians. The Sixth Precinct police, undea the command of Capt. Kennedy, maintained order in a similar manner at the Citizens Savings Bank, at the Bowery and Canal-st.; Capt. Byrnes of the Fifteenth Precinct at the Manhattan and the Bank for Savings in Bleecker-st.; and Capt. Washburne of the Ninth Pro einet at the Greenwich Savings Bank, at Waverley place and Sixth-ave THE FUGITIVE SECRETARY FRANK STATEMENT OF HIS FATHER-THE SON LAST


Article from The New York Herald, September 24, 1873

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informing depositors that all amounts under $100 will be paid without notice being given, but all intended withdrawal of amounts over that sum must be noted thirty days in advance. MANHATTAN SAVINGS INSTITUTION. This establishment, situated at the corner of Broadway and Bleecker street, requires no notice for withdrawal of deposits. There was no perceptible run on this bank yesterday. On the contrary, a number of depositors who had drawn their money on Monday returned the same yesterday. Confidence seems to have been entirely restored among the patrons of this bank. BOWERY SAVINGS BANK. Although this bank, in its report to the General Superintendent of Banks, shows the largest surplus and soundest condition, it has, nevertheless, posted large placards inside and outside of the building notifying depositors that thirty days' notice mustabe given before withdrawing any sums of $300 and under, and sixty days 10r amounts above that. No run there yesterday. THE NORTH RIVER SAVINGS BANK, corner of Eighth avenue and Thirty-fourth street, has issued similar notices to those of the larger institutions. At a meeting of the Board of Directors, held yesterday, it was decided that, in view of the many poor people having deposits there, sums of $10 and under be paid out on demand. Larger amounts, however, require notice. OTHER BANKS. The Atlantic, Broadway, Claremont, Dry Dock, Clinton, East River, Excelsior, Merchants', Clerks', Dime Savings, Mutual, New York and other banks have been compelled to protect themselves by issuing the thirty and sixty days' notices.