McKim, Mead and White, Home National Bank and Trust Company, Meriden

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Home National Bank Meriden


Above, illustration of Home National Bank, Meriden, CT, designed by McKim, Mead and White, c. 1920, and completed in 1922. To see the article accompanying this specific illustration published on 8 December 1920 in the Meriden Morning Record, see the listing below.



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McKim, Mead & White, Home National Bank and Trust Company, Meriden - historical (by year)


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Spotlighted sources

n. d. - spotlighted source - photos of bank

McKim, Mead and White. (n. d.). Exterior and interior photos. (Entry viewed 4 January 2021. C01384).

-* Online - finding aid - Box 17, Guide to the McKim Mead and White Architectural Records (c. 1875-1950) - New York Historical Society.

n. d. - spotlighted source - renderings

McKim, Mead and White. (n. d.). Renderings. (Entry viewed 4 January 2021. C01384).

-* Online - finding aid - Box 48, Guide to the McKim Mead and White Architectural Records (c. 1875-1950) - New York Historical Society.


1920s

Various newspapers, magazines and other sources

(c. 1920-). Various newspapers, magazines and other sources - search engines. (Updated 15 June 2020.)

1920 - spotlighted article - announcement of new bank building

(8 December 1920). Handsome new building will house Home National Bank; plan finally accepted and contract is awarded [with illustration of bank building to come]. Meriden Morning Record, pp. 1 & 7, col. 4. (Viewed 7 January 2021. C01382).

"... Most difficult engineering feat ever attempted in Meriden— Indiana limestone will be used in building; The directors of the Home National bank... have finally accepted a set of plans and awarded the contract for moving the present building and constructing a new one to Fred T. Ley, Inc., of Springfield, Mass., and New York... will be a distinct ornament to the city...

The interior of the building will be finished in Tavanelle marble, and bronze grill work... There will be a lobby in the center, 18 feet wide and 40 foot long... " (Excerpt from above.)


1921 - advertisement with building illustration

Home National Bank, Meriden, CT. (4 January 1921). Advertisement: "As we approach the threshold of a new year... At the beginning of the next New Year we hope to greet you in our New Home, which will be an expression of the progress of Meriden... " [with illustration of building to come]. Meriden Daily Journal, p. 11, cols. 4-6. (Viewed 7 January 1921. C01370).

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1921 - news brief - current bank to be physically moved about 75 feet

(3 March 1921). Start moving Home Bank building today ["... moving the Home National Bank building... back 15 feet today, and with the same distance each day, the building will be completely moved in about five days... "] Meriden Morning Record, p. 1, col. 4. (Viewed 7 January 2021. C01372).

1921 - article - electrical devices for new bank

(4 October 1921). Electrical devices for new Home Bank; engineers now installing latest equipment; in vault protection. Meriden Morning Record, pp. 1, col. 5 & 10, col. 1. (Viewed 7 January 2021. C01376).

1921 - advertisement with building illustration

Home National Bank, Meriden, CT. (14 December 1921). Advertisement: "New currency; gold — silver; with attractive holly envelopes for Xmas gifts at the Home National Bank... " [with illustration of building to come]. Meriden Daily Journal, p. 15, cols. 7-8. (Viewed 6 January 2021. C01369).



The Home National Bank, with design by McKim, Mead, and White, officially opened its new building to the public on 24 January 1922.



1924 - advertisement with building illustration

Home National Bank, Meriden, CT. (1 January 1924). Advertisement: "Building the New Year with over $2,000,000 in savings deposits... " [with illustration of building]. Meriden Daily Journal, p. 14. (Viewed 7 January 2021. C01383).

1924 - advertisement with building illustration

Home National Bank, Meriden, CT. (22 May 1924). Advertisement: "A strong, progressive, modern home of finance... " [with line illustration of building]. Meriden Daily Journal, p. 11, cols. 5-6. (Viewed 7 January 2021. C01368).

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1930s

1936 - advertisement with photo of building

Home National Bank, Meriden, CT. (17 April 1936). Advertisement: ... "Established 1854; A vital factor in Meriden’s progress... " [with photo of building]. The Meriden Daily Journal, unknown page number. (Viewed 30 December 2020. D01681).


2010s

2010 - book, photo and caption

Franco, Jan Leach. (2010). Meriden [includes historical photo and caption: "... The limestone building at 16 Colony Street was designed by the New York firm of McKim, Mead and White... it is currently occupied by a nightclub."], p. 32. Arcadia Publishing: Charleston, SC.