Mechanics Bank - New Haven, CT

Bank Information

Episode Type: Suspension → Closure
Bank Type: state
Start Date: July 25, 1935
Location: New Haven, Connecticut (41.308, -72.928)

Metadata

Model: gpt-5-mini
Short Digest: e092ce81

Response Measures

None

Description

Article (1935-07-25) lists 'Mechanics Bank and Trust, New Haven' among 'other closed banks in the state.' No run or reopening mentioned; closure appears permanent/receiver-managed context.

Events (1)

1. July 25, 1935 Receivership

Newspaper Excerpt: Other closed banks in the state are: ... Mechanics Bank and Trust, New Haven;
Source: newspapers

Newspaper Articles (1)

1. July 25, 1935 The Waterbury Democrat Waterbury, CT

Article from The Waterbury Democrat, July 25, 1935

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Article Text

$537,852.10 Other Closed Banks Other closed banks in the state are: The American Bank and Trust, Bridgeport; Broadway Bank and Trust, Bridgeport; Broadway Bank and Trust, New Haven; Cheshire Bank and Trust; Citizens Bank and Trust, New Haven; City Bank and Trust Bridgeport: Commercial Bank nad Trust, New Britain; Hamden Bank and Trust; Mechanics Bank and Trust, New Haven; Naugatuck Bank and Trust; Unionville Bank and Trust; West Haven Bank and Trust; Windsor Locks Trust and Safe Deposit. The receiver for the Naugatuck Bank and Trust company will resign at a hearing to be held here next Wednesday morning at 11 o'clock.