History Inquiry On Former Bank Of United States Philadelphia

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Hflirn Pillar of the Community United States 586 Posts	Posted 03/01/2014 08:26 am I hate to ask but I enjoy the history on the Civil War and when I heard that the Civil War Museum wasn't going to move to the former Bank of the United States I was a little bummed. It sounded like a funding issue but I could be wrong. I am a treasure hunter so to speak. When, on the rare occasion, I am asked what kind of coin collector I am, I really don't like to answer b/c it's always the same expression and response I get. I love to try and find stuff that doesn't technically exist or is something that hasn't been seen in awhile. Here is my point,and I hope that I am wrong right now. If it was a funding issue why didn't someone get the go ahead from the right person to unearth the Gold, Silver, Copper super rare I'm sure coins that are in a nice glass vase enshrouded in vellum paper at the buildings cornerstone? Report this Post to the Staff

Hflirn Pillar of the Community United States 586 Posts	Posted 03/01/2014 11:17 am If you are checking to see when it was put in place. April 9,1819 at noon. Report this Post to the Staff
SsuperDdave Moderator United States 23522 Posts	Posted 03/01/2014 11:19 am Quote: If it was a funding issue why didn't someone get the go ahead from the right person to unearth the Gold, Silver, Copper super rare I'm sure coins that are in a nice glass vase enshrouded in vellum paper at the buildings cornerstone? Um, the building is a National Historic Landmark, and a part of Independence National Historical Park. The United States owns it, and any suggestion of tearing into the building would likely result in a lynching from the nearest tree. It's a one-hour train ride from me, and I'll be moving to Philadelphia within the next month or two. I strongly urge any reader able, to journey to Philadelphia and take in the National Historical Park. It is far more than just Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell; more of America's formative history is concentrated in that Park than anywhere else in the country, Boston included. Far too much to list in one short forum post. Report this Post to the Staff
Hflirn Pillar of the Community United States 586 Posts	Posted 03/01/2014 11:27 am I can't help but to actually agree with you when put so delicately lol! Still, I believe it was sold to a private banker for a period of time before officially becoming a national landmark...makes me worry and sweat. Just put some spackle on it and its good as new right? Report this Post to the Staff
SsuperDdave Moderator United States 23522 Posts	Posted 03/01/2014 12:02 pm Quote: Just put some spackle on it and its good as new right? Snerk. Stephen Girard purchased the building in 1812 when its' original charter lapsed, and it was operated as Girard Bank until 1929 even though Girard had left it in trust to the City of Philadelphia upon his death in 1831. In that identity, Girard Bank almost singlehandedly financed the War of 1812; at one point 95% of its' assets were dedicated to the war effort. This proved an astute move on Girard's part, as he died the wealthiest man in America. His original bank was vacated for consolidation into their 1908 building on Broad Street near Penn Square, which (along with the adjacent tower constructed in 1930) is now the Ritz-Carlton Hotel. The original building sat empty until 1955 when the National Park Service purchased it. Report this Post to the Staff
Hflirn Pillar of the Community United States 586 Posts	Posted 03/01/2014 12:37 pm Wow that is incredible! Props to Mr. Girard! Thee theorist in me almost makes me wonder if our gov. gave him the vase of coins and swapped it with a bag of now 102 yr old taffy and a nice note that said hey can you blame us lol! Report this Post to the Staff
Hflirn Pillar of the Community United States 586 Posts	Posted 03/01/2014 12:38 pm Oops hit the 1 202 yr old taffy :-) Gets better with age! Report this Post to the Staff
Hflirn Pillar of the Community United States 586 Posts	Posted 03/01/2014 12:56 pm Well oddly I am in a pretty good mood after fantasizing about losing a lost treasure lol! Think I'll post a heavy hitter today. I'm thinking 1857/1856 over date flying eagle, unregistered pattern flying eagle...if I can make it. and just for Conder a proof Large Cent that he hopefully doesn't ask me any questions about...or tells me its not a proof :-) Maybe I'll go to Bed Bath and Beyond! I don't know if I'll have enough time! Report this Post to the Staff
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