Worcester County Institution for Savings
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Opened June 11, 1828 by a distinguished group of men in Worcester, Mass., as an encouragement to young men and others to save a portion of their wages; first such organization in the country. By 1848 assets exceeded $1,000,000. Originally located in what is now the Central Exchange Building but later located on the corner of Foster and Main Street. Bank bought out by BankBoston in early 1990s.
From the description of Worcester County Institution for Savings collection, 1830s-1990s. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 78464612
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| referencedIn | Kronheimer & Oldenbusch. Worcester County Institution for Savings [model]. | Centre canadien d'architecture, | Canadian Centre for Architecture | CCA | |
| referencedIn | R. Guastavino Company. Worcester County Inst[itution] for Savings, Worcester, Mass. [graphic] : [detail drawings of gallery] / R. Guastavino Co. | Columbia University in the City of New York, Columbia University Libraries | |
| referencedIn | Worcester (Mass.). Collection, 1686-1941. | American Antiquarian Society | |
| creatorOf | Worcester County Institution for Savings. Worcester County Institution for Savings collection, 1830s-1990s. | Worcester Historical Museum |
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