Saline in Washtenaw County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

The Citizens Bank Building

Photographed By Craig Doda, November 11, 2023

1. The Citizens Bank Building Marker

Inscription.

William Davenport built a three story brick Italianate structure on this site in 1863. It housed a general store on the first level and rented space to local organizations on the upper levels. The store provided the only safe in town. Customers soon asked to store their valuables in the safe. This demand convinced Mr. Davenport to close the store and open a bank in 1885. Known as the Citizens Bank. It operated until the 1990's under various owners and then named the Key Bank. Carl Curtiss hired by Mr. Davenport, was dedicated to serving his community and elected president of Citizens Bank in 1931 following the death of Beverly Davenport, the son of William Davenport. Mr. Curtiss served as president until his death in 1967.

Erected by Saline Area Historical Society.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1863.

Location. 42° 10.011′ N, 83° 46.896′ W. Marker is in Saline, Michigan, in Washtenaw County. Marker is at the intersection of West Michigan Avenue and North Ann Arbor, on the left when traveling east on West Michigan Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 100 W Michigan Ave, Saline MI 48176, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Seats of Our Heritage (within shouting distance of this

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marker); The Union Block (within shouting distance of this marker); Saline Presbyterian Church (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Salt Springs / Saline (about 300 feet away); The Fire Bell (approx. 0.2 miles away); Robison-Bahnmiller Funeral Home (approx. 0.3 miles away); In Memory Of All American Veterans (approx. 0.3 miles away); Davenport House (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Saline.

Photographed By Craig Doda, November 11, 2023

2. The Citizens Bank Building Marker

Photographed By Craig Doda, November 11, 2023

3. The Citizens Bank Building Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on November 21, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 14, 2023, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 53 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 14, 2023, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.