The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-01-28
CITIZENS
TRUST IN
NEW HOME

The Citizens Trust and Savings
Bank is established in its new quar-
ters at 3405 Michigan avenue, Indiana
Harbor After months occupied IN
providing a modern home for this in
stitution. the work is finally complet-
ed and the new building viii be open
ed for inspection tomorrow. 1t is eA-
pected that a large number of Indiana
Harbor's residents Will visit and In
spect the new and thoroughly modern
facilities now placed a. their disposal.
VISITORS bEC EVE GIFTS.
1t is the wish of the officers that
not only present patrons but the gen
eral public BE- thoroughly acquainted
with the banks excellent modern
equipment and invitations have been
sent out to call and inspect the new
quarters either on the opening day or
as soon thereaftcr as convenient. This
invitation is extended to everyone and
provision has been made to have all
Of the visitors feel perfectly at home
Every courtesy is 20 be extended and
the entire institution thrown open to
the visitors. Johnny Hands orchestra
of Chicago win provide music and
each caller will be given present.
The ladies viii be given flowers, chill
dren candy and the men will be given
cigars.
The building is the largest and finest
devoted entirely to banking in the
city, The large massive columns are
OF Greek doric design topped with
early Greek caps The front not only
has the appearance Of strength but is
in keeping with the beautiful and
magnificent interior.
INTERIOR WELL LIGHTED.
The interior arrangements Of the
bank are a credit to Indiana Harbor
and clearly reflect the general pro-
gress and prosperity of the community
as a whole The Greek style of archi-
lecture has been maintained through
out. The floors and base in the lobby
are finished vita marble and the " alls
are Of ccan stonc treatment, Ionic
pilasters and caps are so arranged as
to divide the waILS into large and
small panels alternately. A Gree&
fret In ivory color ornaments the cell
ing and cornice. The woodwork and
furniture is mahogany and the metal
work finished In antique green. The
room Is lighted by a large skylight.
constructed so as to difuse the light
evenly Throughout eliminating all
shadows. Well lighted and airy, pro
vided with every modern convenience
and tastefully decorated, the new quar-
ters are we'll worthy of a visit,
Visitors viii be favoraply impressed
with the provision that has been made
for tho protection OF their valuables
in the safe deposit department. which
forms an important part Of the equip
menr. In the massive fire and burglar
proof vault built Of IS inch reinforced
concrete with 6 ton chrome steel
door. are located safe deposit boxes OF
different sizes which serves for the
safe keeping of Valuables of various
characters. including jewelry. silver,
documents or more bulky articles.
a thoroughly nodernlzed equipment
such as that provided by the bank is
a permanent community asset. crafty
ing not only 10 the banks organiza-
tion and TO it's dcpositors, but to every
progressive resident OF this vicinit
This may justly be looked upon as 4
barometer Of community progress. The
bank is open tomorrow during the
hours from .. ~, to 2 p. N. and the
visitors viii welcomed at any time.