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Mystic River National Bank (645)
The Mystic River National Bank building still stands at the entrance to the historic Mystic Village which straddles the towns of Groton and Stonington. The town itself is known nationally for its association with the movie Mystic Pizza starring Julia Roberts. Locally and historically speaking it was a ship building town and is also home Continue reading
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The Birmingham National Bank (1098)
The Birmingham National Bank occupies different levels of significance in my life. On a personal level, the building has hosted a handful of restaurants in recent decades, one of which is where I had my rehearsal dinner for my first marriage. Located in downtown Derby, Connecticut, the building over looks the Housatonic River which runs Continue reading
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First National Bank of New Haven (2)
The First National Bank of New Haven was the second National Bank to receive their charter along with the first grouping of 5 in 1863 and its low charter number has made it a desired bank among Nationals collectors. This is one of a few banks which liquidated, reorganized under a different charter, and then Continue reading
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Introduction to My Collecting
I only began collecting –in any fashion– just four or so years ago. Although I’ve always had an “older than my age would suggest” interest in history and its artifacts, it didn’t occur to me that I should be a collector of things. You see, I had never been keen enough on any particular item Continue reading
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