Historic Business

Market Street National Bank

Documented in 1964

Market Street National Bank’s 1964 anniversary advertisement placed it at 12 South Market Street and described 64 years at that location.

Some details remain uncertain
Black-and-white view of the arched stone Market Street National Bank facade with the number 12 over its side entrance
Market Street National Bank facadeA centennial-era view shows the Market Street National Bank facade, its number 12 entrance, and the capital and surplus figures printed with the image.Image date unknownCredit: Community archive; original photographer unverified

A South Market Street Bank

The bank’s centennial advertisement identifies Market Street National Bank in Shamokin, and the building image carries the address 12 South Market Street.

Sixty-Four Years at One Location

In 1964 the bank described itself as having occupied its location for 64 years.

A Downtown Institution in the Centennial Record

Its inclusion among the centennial’s business histories places banking within the everyday downtown of stores, offices, newspapers, and public events. Account holders, assets, and market-rank claims are not inferred from the advertisement.

A Jubilee Greeting in 1939

Market Street National Bank placed a congratulatory advertisement in the 1939 booklet. The advertisement prints no address.

Location

12 South Market Street, Shamokin, Pennsylvania