First National Bank at Portland stock certificate 1933 (Maine)

Maine banking collectible.  Great top vignette of an American Bald Eagle with wings spread, printed in blue (same as border). Issued and cancelled. Dated 1933. Measures approximately 12 x 8 inches.

The First National Bank at Portland was a former nationally chartered bank in Portland Maine, operating under Charter #13716. It was organized in June 1933 to succeed the earlier First National Bank of Portland.

On December 30, 1939, it merged with The Portland National Bank to become the First Portland National Bank.

Portland National Bank history:

• Organized August 20, 1889
• Chartered September 25, 1889
• Assumed deposit liability of the Cumberland National Bank of Portland, ME (Charter 1511), September 3, 1912
• Merged with First National Bank at Portland, ME (Charter 13716) on December 30, 1939, becoming First Portland National Bank
• Failed. Received Government Assistance. Insured until closed January 6, 1991

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