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First Bank of the United States (1791) – 52 Weeks of Firsts

Saturday, July 4·Old City·First Bank of the United States, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19106, United States

First Bank of the United States (1791) – 52 Weeks of Firsts

Name: First Bank of the United States (1791) – 52 Weeks of Firsts
Start: 2026-07-04T00:00:00-04:00
End: 2026-07-04T23:59:59-04:00
Location: Old City

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First Bank of the United States, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19106, United States

America's first big investment! Founded by Alexander Hamilton (yes, that Hamilton), the First Bank built the financial foundation of the nation, and it all started right here in Philadelphia.

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