First Bank of the United States


  • Address: 116 S 3rd St
  • Travel Genus: Sight
  • Sight Category: Building

The First Bank of the United States-originally called the Bank of the United States-operated from 1797-1811, on Third Street, midway between Chestnut and Walnut streets. Samuel Blodgett Jr, merchant, author, publicist, promoter, architect, and "Superintendent of Buildings" for the new capital in Washington, DC, designed the building in 1794. At its completion in 1797, the bank won wide acclaim as an architectural master piece. By today's standards the building remains a notable early example of Classical monumental design. - NPS


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Timeline

Y/M/D Person Association Description Composition Food Event
Y/M/D Person Association Description Composition Food Event
1797/00/00 Samuel Blodgett Architect Built
1811/00/00 George Clinton (vice president) US Vice President US Senate ties on a vote to renew the Bank of the United States's charter. Over Albert Gallatin's objections, Vice President George Clinton breaks the tie and votes against renewal. War of 1812
1811/00/00 Albert Gallatin, Secretary of the Treasury US Secretary of the Treasury US Senate ties on a vote to renew the Bank of the United States's charter. Over Albert Gallatin's objections, Vice President George Clinton breaks the tie and votes against renewal. War of 1812

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Particulars for First Bank of the United States:
Area of Significance Architecture
Criteria Architecture-Engineering
Sight Category Building
Architectural Style Early republic
Area of Significance Economics
Owner Federal
Historic Use Financial Institution
Criteria Historic Event
Area of Significance Law, Legal System
Architectural Style Monumental Classicism
Level of Significance National
Area of Significance Politics-government



US National Registry of Historic Places Data »

Accurate at time of registration:

PLACE DETAILS
Registry Name:
Registry Address:
Registry Number: 87001292
Resource Type:
Owner: Federal
Architect: Blodgett,Samuel
Architectural Style: Early republic, Other
Attribute: Monumental Classicism
Other Certification: Designated National Landmark, Additional documentation
Nominator Name: National Historic Landmark
CULTURAL DETAILS
Level of Significance: National
Area of Significance: Economics, Politics-government, Law, Architecture
Applicable Criteria: Event, Architecture-Engineering
Period of Significance: 1750-1799
Significant Year: 1797
Historic Function: Commerce, Trade
Historic Sub-Function: Financial institution
Current Function: Landscape
Current Sub-Function: Park

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