Massillon in Stark County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
The First Savings & Loan Co.
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, July 29, 2018
1. The First Savings & Loan Co. Marker
First Savings and Loan Co. was organized on March 28, 1888, as the Massillon Loan and Building Company of Massillon with capital stock of $2,000,000. The company was formed with two main objectives: "To provide a safe, convenient and profitable place for the savings of working people and those of limited means; and to supply those who want to borrow money at a reasonable rate of interest, and payable in such a manner as to bring a home within the reach of any who are thrifty or will save."
Their office was in the south room of the Opera Block on South Erie Street until the building in the photograph was completed about 1916. The second story housed realty, insurance, and loan firms and the Boy Scout office. First Savings renovated the exterior in 1959. It became United Bank in 1991.
Long & Pietzcker Men's Shop, City Cleaners, and Moriarty Signs were located to the east; Ohio Print, Koehler Furnaces, and Bammerlin Piano Factory were located to the south.
Erected by Massillon Main Street; and The Massillon Museum.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical date for this entry is March 28, 1888.
Location. 40° 47.814′ N, 81° 31.266′ W. Marker is in Massillon, Ohio
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. The Falke Block (within shouting distance of this marker); Young People's Christian Association (within shouting distance of this marker); The Little Steel Strike of 1937 (within shouting distance of this marker); Lillian Gish (1893-1993) · Dorothy Gish (1898-1968) (within shouting distance of this marker); Ohio Merchants Building (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Central Firehouse Fire Alarm Bell (about 300 feet away); Football Pioneer Paul E. Brown (approx. 1.1 miles away); Private William R. Richardson (approx. 1˝ miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Massillon.
2. Marker detail: First Savings & Loan Building (1916)
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, July 29, 2018
3. The First Savings & Loan Co. Marker
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, July 29, 2018
4. First Savings & Loan Company Cornerstone
An Institution Dedicated
to Thrift and Home Ownership
Established 1888 • Erected 1959
Francis L. Vesy President
Directors
Arthur R. Culp • John R. Tracey • W. H. Crawford • Howard B. Blank • J. A. Shaidnagle, Jr. • Dr. Arthur G. Hyde • Earl D. Ruetz • Ralph R. Krisher
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, July 29, 2018
5. First Savings & Loan Building (1959) (northwest elevation)
Credits. This page was last revised on January 27, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 27, 2023, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 118 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on January 27, 2023, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.
