Citizens Bank-new banking firm opens here April 15 at temporary structure at 140 East Huntington Drive, while a permanent home is being built on the property. Features drive-in tellers. Citizens Bank has operated in Monrovia since 1926. It is under the direction of Robert L. Smith, executive vice president. See hard copy in VF Banks and Banking.
Dr. Stephen Liu, CEO and chairman of the board of Tomato Bank, is shown in photo. Tomato Bank is opening a branch in Arcadia at 1317 S. Baldwin Avenue with a grand opening celebration on Saturday.
Celebrity and super model Tyra Banks' television show "Top Model" did a photo shoot at Santa Anita Park Race Track, using semi-nude models. Pete Siberell, Director of Community Service at Santa Anita Park, described it as "kinda sleazy."
H. Richard (Dick) Closson has been elected president of the Huntington Bank. Closson has been in the banking profession for more than 25 years and has resided in Arcadia for 30 years.
Paul A. Jones has been appointed president of the Southland National Bank, scheduled to open this month at 800 South Santa Anita Avenue. The article gives a brief run-down on Mr. Jones' banking career and educational background.
Washington Mutual bank on the southwest corner of Huntington Drive and First Avenue in downtown Arcadia. Above the northern entrance of the building is a tile mosaic mural by artist Millard Sheets Address is 60 East Huntington Drive, Arcadia, CA 91006. This location later became Chase Bank. Photo by Terry Miller.
Washington Mutual bank on the southwest corner of Huntington Drive and First Avenue in downtown Arcadia. Above the northern entrance of the building is a tile mosaic mural by artist Millard Sheets. Address is 60 E Huntington Dr, Arcadia, CA 91006. This location later became Chase Bank. Photo by Terry Miller.
The FBI is asking for the public's help in finding the "Fedex bandits" who have robbed banks throughout Southern California including Arcadia on October 24, 2003.
A man believed to be the "Old Timer Bandit" was shot and killed by an Arcadia police detective after he allegedly robbed banks in Arcadia and Pasadena and led police on a high-speed chase.
The community owned and operated Huntington Bank celebrates its first anniversary this month. The bank's decor, development, services and assets are discussed.
Arcadia police are calling this past holiday season quiet in terms of criminal activity. The one crime of note was the bank robbery of Citizen's Business Bank on First Avenue on December 31, 2001.
Article describes opening ceremonies and opening day for Huntington Bank at the bank's temporary headquarters at First Avenue and Santa Clara Street. The official opening was Wednesday, July 11, 1979.