Richmond National Bank - Richmond, ME

Bank Information

Episode Type: Suspension → Closure
Bank Type: national
Bank ID: 909
Charter Number: 909
Start Date: August 2, 1910
Location: Richmond, Maine (44.087, -69.799)

Metadata

Model: gpt-5-mini
Short Digest: f1a377f2

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Description

Article (New-York Tribune, 1910-08-02) states One of the oldest banks in Maine, the Richmond National, closed its doors because of falling off in business. No run is described and no reopening is mentioned; classified as a suspension that resulted in closure. Cause coded as bank-specific adverse information (decline in business).

Events (3)

1. March 18, 1865 Chartered

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2. August 1, 1910 Voluntary Liquidation

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3. August 2, 1910 Suspension

Cause: Bank Specific Adverse Info
Cause Details: Bank closed due to a falling off in business (decline in deposits/operations).
Newspaper Excerpt: One of the oldest banks in Maine, the Richmond National, closed its doors because of falling off in business.
Source: newspapers

Newspaper Articles (1)

1. August 2, 1910 New-York Tribune New York, NY

Article from New-York Tribune, August 2, 1910

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Article Text

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