4671. Standard National Bank (Chicago, IL)

Bank Information

Episode Type
Run → Suspension → Closure
Bank Type
national
Bank ID
13372
Charter Number
13372
Start Date
June 1, 1932*
Location
Chicago, Illinois (41.850, -87.650)

Metadata

Model
gpt-5-mini
Short Digest
05d17fa2

Response Measures

Full suspension, Books examined

Other: Closure executed by national bank examiner at request of board; final dividend paid in 1936 covering 107% including interest since closing.

Receivership Details

Depositor recovery rate
100.0%
Date receivership started
1932-06-25
Date receivership terminated
1936-07-25
Share of assets assessed as good
12.9%
Share of assets assessed as doubtful
72.7%
Share of assets assessed as worthless
14.4%

Description

Article (Chicago Tribune 1932-06-22) reports heavy withdrawals in weeks prior to closure and that the Standard National Bank was closed (June 21, 1932). A receiver is mentioned in a 1936 article noting final dividend; thus the bank did not reopen. Classified as a run leading to suspension and permanent closure with receiver.

Events (5)

1. September 9, 1929 Chartered
Source
historical_nic
2. June 1, 1932* Run
Cause
Bank Specific Adverse Info
Cause Details
Heavy withdrawals in the weeks prior to closing, indicating depositor loss of confidence in the bank's condition.
Newspaper Excerpt
There had been heavy withdrawals in recent weeks.
Source
newspapers
3. June 21, 1932 Receivership
Newspaper Excerpt
Receiver H. E. Hallenbeck announced the bank's final dividend... interest accumulated since June 21, 1932, the closing date.
Source
newspapers
4. June 21, 1932 Suspension
Cause
Government Action
Cause Details
Board of directors requested closure; national bank examiner/ auditor closed the bank on June 21, 1932.
Newspaper Excerpt
The Standard National bank of Chicago, 7921 South Ashland avenue, was closed.
Source
newspapers
5. June 25, 1932 Receivership
Source
historical_nic

Newspaper Articles (2)

Article from Chicago Tribune, June 22, 1932

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Article Text

PHILLIP STATE BANK IN ROGERS PARK IS CLOSED Two National Banks of Chicago Shut Doors. The Phillip State Bank and Trust company, 7001 North Clark street, was closed by the auditor yesterday at the request of the board of directors. The bank was capitalized at $500,000 and its surplus and un. divided profit account was carried $285,000. Its deposits at the time of closing were $2,100,000. There had been heavy withdrawals in recent weeks. Trust Company Taken Over. The bank on June 2 acquired the Cook County Trust from Moe Rosenberg, side Democrat politician, through the purchase of $200,000 of preferred stock and 10,000 shares of stock. A year in July 1931, the bank assumed the liabilities of the Illinois State bank, which closed owing $385,000. The Illinois State bank was neighboring bank and the assumption of its debts was declared by Phillip bank officials to be contribution to the of Rogers Park." C. A. Beutel was president of the Phillip bank and Barnet L. Rossett was chairman of the board. Two National Banks Closed. Two national banks were closed yes. terday. One was the Peoples Bank and Trust 1542 West 47th street. The board of directors asked A. P. Leyburn, national bank examiner, to close the doors of the bank. It had deposits of $3,007,000, capital of $1,000,000, surplus of $250, 000 and undivided profits of $110,000. The bank had deposits of $12,000,000 in June, 1930. The Standard National bank of Chi. cago, 7921 South Ashland avenue, was closed. This bank had capital of $300,000, surplus of $25,000 and deposits of $300,000.


Article from Evening Star, January 13, 1936

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Article Text

Closed Bank Pays Chicago Depositors More Than 100% By the Associated Press. CHICAGO, January 13.-Depositors in the closed Standard National Bank had a right to be not only pleased but amazed today. Receiver H. E. Hallenbeck announced the bank's final dividend check would make a total of 107 per cent received by all who had money on deposit when it closed its doors. The extra 7 per cent was interest accumulated since June 21, 1932, the closing date.