Altamont in Albany County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
First National Bank of Altamont
Altamont, New York
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Primer Banco Nacional de Altamont
Altamont, New York
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Photographed by Trudi Jacobson, September 1, 2025
1. First National Bank of Altamont / Primer Banco Nacional de Altamont Marker
First National Bank of Altamont
In early 1910, several Altamont businessmen petitioned the Comptroller of the Currency for permission to open a bank in Altamont. The First National Bank of Altamont opened its doors on December 5, 1910, after securing capital stock of $25,000 from investors. The first bank was located in the Manchester Building at 132 Maple Avenue. A year after opening, the bank purchased land on Park Street from Board of Director member James Keenholts. In 1912, a state-of-the-art bank building, constructed of brick, opened at the Park Street address. The bank closed briefly during the Federally declared bank holiday in March 1933, reopening in December. The bank merged with the National Commercial Bank & Trust of Albany (now KeyBank) in 1937. The structure was demolished in 1971.
A los comienzos de 1910, varios empresarios de Altamont peticionaron al Contralor de la Moneda permiso para abrir un banco en Altamont. El Primer Banco Nacional de Altamont abriσ sus puertas el 5 de diciembre de 1910 tras asegurar capital social de $25,000 de sus inversionistas. El primer banco estaba loca- lizado en el Edificio Manchester en la Aveni da Maple 132. Despuιs de un aρo, el banco le comprσ terreno en la Calle Park al miembro del Directorio James Keenholts. En 1912, un edi- ficio bancario modemo construido de ladrillo, abriσ en esa misma direcciσn. Cerrσ brevemente tras un nuevo feriado federal en marzo de 1933, reabriendo en diciembre. El banco fusionσ con el Banco Nacional de Crιdito de Albany (hoy. KeyBank) en 1937. La estructura fue demolida en 1971.
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Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the The Museum in the Streets: Altamont, New York series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1910.
Location. 42° 42.065′ N, 74° 1.914′ W. Marker is in Altamont, New York, in Albany County. It is on Park Street 0.1 miles Main Street (New York State Route 156), on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Altamont NY 12009, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Upstate New York, in the Capital District, and in the Albany Metropolitan Area. It is also in the American Northeast and in the Mid-Atlantic. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Netherland and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Old Hellebergh (a few steps from this marker); Dedicated (within
Photographed by Trudi Jacobson, September 1, 2025
2. First National Bank of Altamont / Primer Banco Nacional de Altamont Marker
Photographed by Howard C. Ohlhous, September 27, 2025
3. First National Bank of Altamont / Primer Banco Nacional de Altamont Marker
The First National Bank of Altamont marker is in the foreground while the ribbon cutting and celebration for the new Altamont Community Kiosk is happening in the background.
Credits. This page was last revised on October 1, 2025. It was originally submitted on September 3, 2025, by Trudi Jacobson of Slingerlands, New York. This page has been viewed 94 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 3, 2025, by Trudi Jacobson of Slingerlands, New York. 3. submitted on September 27, 2025, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.
