The Washington times., 1927-03-05
NE v HOME Of
BANK READY
BY RICHARD HATTON

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Friends OF the Bank Of Commerce.
and Savings, including the large
number OF customers Of the popu
lar institution at the corner 81
Seventh and e Streets Northwest
and the financial leaders OF the city
are looking forward with keen an
ticipation to the formal opening OF
the remodelled premises OF the
hank which will take place Mon
day. The reconstructed building
will be open for public inspection
from 2 to 10 p. m.
The newly constructed facade Of
The banks home has already at
tracted much favorable comment
and rears its stately heighth as d
distinct mark OF progress, not only
Tor the Bank Of Commerce and
Savings, but for the entire thriving
business section Of Washington, in
which it holds such prominent
place.
The entire interior OF the bank
has been remodelled and redeco-
rated ana, today, presents one Of
tthe most artistic and conveniently
arranged set Of banking offices In
the city.
The completeness OF detail the
Nconomy OF space, the artistry of
design and decoration all combine
10 make the new banking rooms of
outstanding attractiveness.
The walls OF the main banking
room are light Came stone in old
Ivory finish, the ceiling carries out
.fhe-gray monotone and is notable for
ATS clusters of artistic bronze lights
especially designed to merge into the
general decorative scheme and lend
y strikingly dignified complement to
the massive bronze doors and the
solid bronze grill work Of the cages
hnd the raised deal plates Of the
Sellers desks.
or especial note In the main lobby
iDf the bank are the customers desks,
which show a decided departure
from the ordinary fittings of this
character in that they are carved
drom Appalachian goldn vein marble
and indicate a decided Egyptian in
1luence in design and workmanship.
They are fitted with bronze orna-
Rnentation and especially nodded
glass tops.
To the left Of the main lobby Is the
handsome and convenient office Of
The cashier. with private office in
the rear connecting directly with the
space behind the tellers' windows
and with the bookkeeping depart
ment.
The construction back OF the main
counters is all Of solid steel and Is
built so that each clerk has absolute
control over the unit Of which he is
In charge. These several units are
each fitted with special locks.
The floor of the working space is
of rubber tile Of dignified design and
high resiliency. In making plans for
the remodeling Of the building con.
sideration was given to adequate
wash rooms and other conveniences
for employees. ~ III.
The high windows on both the
Seventh and the e street sides pro-
Vide exceptional light both in the
main lobby and for the desks behind
the cages.
In the main lobby four massive
marble columns match the decorar
tive desks, counters and other fit
aings and lend an air Of strength and
dignity TO the ensemble. There Is
handsome bronze and marble clock
over the main entrance which blends
of the interior.
building Il OF Indiana limestone. It
u broken by long bronze and steel
protected windows and the great
hEonze doors Of the main entrance.
A feature Of marked attractiveness
Is the large, light board room stu.
ated on q Inezzanine back Of the
main counters and reached by pri.
vate stairs. The construction Of this
room is Of bronze and glass. It is
furnished. as are the other offices,
with handsome mahogany office fur
niture and the walls are decorated
with photographs of the officers and
directors OF the institution.
The hangings throughout are Of
The general gray tone blending with
the solid bronze fixtures and lights.
The Bank Of Commerce and Saw.
SAgs was organized in 1907 and
opened for business on December 3
0f that year in temporary quarters
lat the corner Of Eighth and @
Streets Northwest.
The institution moved to its pres
Int location shortly after its organi-
ration. The present remodelling Of
the premises has been under way
since last May. The cost of the work
u estimated at about 100000.
Deposits In the Bank Of Com.
hnerce and Savings on the opening
day were $4,000. The deposits to-
day are $4,000, 900 and the total as
sets are $4,000, 900.
The par value of the stock Is
800, but recently $500 per share
has been offered and refused.
The officers and directors who
will greet their friends and the pub
faic In the new quarters on Monday
fafternoon and evening: President,
Maurice d. Rosenberg, first vice
president, Joseph Sanders, second
vice president, w. A. Bennett;
third vice president, Irwin Owings;
ieecretary. Joseph II. Milans; auditor,
tDr. Clarence A.. Weaver; general
counsel, Alexander Wolf; Cashier,
John NJ. Riordon; assistant cashier,
frank Owings: Directors: r. p
ANDREWS, Louis Bush, A. Brylawsd,
Floyd 3. Davis, =. L. Elliott, Ellie
fSheetz, G. e. Edward, A. s. Cat
ley, G. A. Kneessi, N. A. Leese,
Hary q. Mayer and J. F. Maury.
President Francis NJ. Savage, Of
the Central Savings Bank, left
washington on Friday for a weeks
"Trip to North Carolina, where he
IW1u get In some strenuous golfing.
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