A bank on Harlem
The Harlem State Savings bank opened in 1904 on Madison between Hannah and Thomas. In 1905 it moved to the corner of Hannah and Madison. This photo from 1917 shows the bank at that time, which also boasted a vault that had been moved and rebuilt and enlarged and enhanced with a tampering device that was electrically activated if a drill touched the lining. Several local craftsmen were involved with the contracts to create the bank, including the plumbing, fixtures, decorating, and artistry.
Jill Wagner
