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Bank of Chester County (also known as the National Bank of Chester County, National Bank of Chester County and Trust Company, and Fidelity Bank) is a historic two-story bank building located in West Chester, Chester County, Pennsylvania, the first bank to be chartered in the county. Following the failure to renew the charter of the Bank of the United States in 1811, states received responsibility over the banking systems within their jurisdiction. Although an initial proposal was rejected by…
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Federal Designation
The National Register of Historic Places, administered by the National Park Service, is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical, architectural, archaeological, engineering, or cultural significance. Listing on the National Register recognizes a property's importance to American history but does not place restrictions on private owners; it does, however, make properties eligible for federal historic preservation tax incentives and enables consideration in federal planning decisions. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 02001458. It was listed on June 4, 1972.
Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was Bank of Chester County listed on the National Register?
Bank of Chester County was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on June 4, 1972.
What type of historic resource is Bank of Chester County?
Bank of Chester County is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Bank of Chester County?
The period of significance for Bank of Chester County is recorded as the civil_war era.
Can I research the history near Bank of Chester County?
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