Citizens and Southern Bank
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member 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
Published By:Groundspeak Charter Member The Leprechauns
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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