On February 10, 1900. John H. Griffith, Dr. R. H. Eanes, J. J. Thames, C. C. Hooper, S. A. Easley, H. T. Kimbro and Robert D. Penn signed the Articles of Association, creating the City National Bank of Taylor. The Charter was issued on April 3, 1900 by the Comptroller of the Currency and the Bank opened for business on April 30, 1900 in a building (then a one-story structure) on Third Street also occupied at various time by Patterson Brothers and Taylor Savings & Loan Associations.
1900
Taylor, Texas looking north from the corner of Second Street and Main St. (Circa 1900). For more on the early history of Taylor, see Sketches of Early Days in Taylor
1900
City National Bank's first location at 116 West Third Street.
1903
(L to R) John H. Griffith, George Atkinson, and H.T. Kimbro in the lobby of City National Bank (March, 1903)
1908
In December 1908, City National Bank moved its offices to 210 North Main Street, which it occupied until 1965.
1913
(L to R) Employees Earl Duce, George Atkinson, H.A Lettermann, James Shaw, and John H. Griffith in the bank lobby. (February, 1913)
1921
(L to R) Employees H.A. Letterman, C.W. Patterson, Mrs. Fannie Priesmeyer, and Ira Forbes. (January, 1921)
1930
(L to R) Employees H.A. Lettermann, G.A. Dahlberg, Roy Camblin, Mrs. Fannie Priesmeyer, John M. Griffith, Thos. W. Holmstrom, John H. Griffith.
1940
Bank "open house" held May 19, 1940 after extensive remodeling
1965
In 1965, City National Bank relocated to a newly constructed building located at 116 West Third Street, adjacent to its first banking location.
1995
In 1995 , City National Bank created its first website. Under President Andy Littlejohn, it was an innovator among community banks with online balance inquiry, account transfers and bill payment features. City National Bank now services deposit customers located in all 50 states.
Present
212 North Main Street. New Accounts, Customer Service, Operations
As City National Bank grew in deposits, customers, and employees over time, the need for additional office space arose. In the 1990's, City National Bank purchased and remodeled a building at 212 North Main St and remodeled its third location at 116 West Third Street.
Present
116 West Third Street. Lending Center.
Present
West Third Street. Drive-in with walk-in lobby. Teller transactions.
SKETCHES OF EARLY DAYS IN TAYLOR - By John H Griffith
About the Author
John H. Griffith was one of the founders of City National Bank, president from 1913 to 1940 and chairman of the board of directors until his death in 1944. Born in 1870, he came to Taylor with his family in 1883 when The City was only 6 years old. He was a lover of history with particular interest in the history of Texas, the City of Taylor and the surrounding area. The following Sketches of the Early Days in Taylor is reprinted as it appeared in the January 12, 1923 edition of the Taylor Daily Press.