Sunday, August 26, 2007

What was the name of the first bank in Chelsea?

According to the Chelsea Standard, Chelsea State Bank, one of Michigan's oldest financial institutions is celebrating its 110th anniversary this year. But, what was the name of the first bank in Chelsea?

a. Chelsea Savings Bank, principally owned by the Glazier family;
b. R. Kempf and Brother Bank, owned by Reuben and Charles Kempf;
c. Farmers and Merchants Bank, owned by 56 individuals;
d. Kempf Commercial and Savings Bank, owned by 21 individuals

$1.00 goes to the first person with the correct answer who attends the this Fall Round-up at the depot.

6 comments:

Ron C. said...
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Ron C. said...

My first answer had the wrong dates.

It was R. Kempf and Brother Bank.
1876 until 1897

Jan Bernath said...

Alright, Ron! You can collect your dollar at the depot gathering on September 15.

Megan said...

A dollar? Mom - owning two homes has really gotten to you, hasn't it?! Maybe some Doug will split it w/ you! :)

Megan said...

That wasn't suppose to say "some Doug" -- at first I was going to say "some other grads" -- but remembered Doug's name and got confused when typing!

Anonymous said...

I seem to have that effect on women.