Citizens and Southern Bank
Posted by: Gosffo
N 39° 56.669 W 075° 10.402
18S E 485189 N 4421609
This bank surived the Great Depression!
Waymark Code: WM7MJ8
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 11/09/2009
Views: 9
Marker Text: Founded in 1921 by R.R. Wright, Sr., who was born of slave parents, this bank was noted for serving the financial needs of Black customers. It survived the Great Depression and later established offices throughout the city.
Marker Name: Citizens and Southern Bank
County: Philadelphia
Date Dedicated: 01/01/1991
Marker Type: City
Location: 19th & South Sts., Philadelphia
Category: African American, Business & Industry
Website: [Web Link]
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