Jamaica Savings Bank
Jamaica Savings Bank, Bank building in Jamaica Avenue, Queens, New York, US.
The Jamaica Savings Bank features a four-story brick structure with a limestone facade, double-story pilasters, and metal-grilled ground floor windows.
Established in 1866 by local business leaders including former Governor John Alsop King, the bank opened with fifteen customers and initial deposits of $2,675.
The building represents the Beaux-Arts architectural movement of the late 19th century through its detailed stonework, rusticated base, and ornamental elements.
The structure received National Register of Historic Places designation in 1983, marking its importance in preserving New York's architectural heritage.
By 1934, Jamaica Savings Bank ranked as the fifty-seventh largest savings institution in the United States, serving more than 50,000 account holders.
Location: New York
GPS coordinates: 40.70389,-73.79806
Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:24
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