Bank of Hallowell three dollar bill, Hallowell, ca. 1852

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Bank of Hallowell three dollar bill, Hallowell, ca. 1852

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Description

The Bank of Hallowell was one of Hallowell's numerous banks that supported commerce over the years. Shown above is a $3 bill. One story told by an old timer recounts how bank officials took all its $3 billls to the riverside and set them afire. A few survived and are now collector's items.

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About This Item

  • Title: Bank of Hallowell three dollar bill, Hallowell, ca. 1852
  • Creator: Bank of Hallowell
  • Creation Date: circa 1852
  • Subject Date: circa 1852
  • Location: Hallowell, Kennebec County, ME
  • Media: Ink on paper, cloth
  • Dimensions: 7 cm x 17 cm
  • Local Code: CP001011
  • Object Type: Text and Image

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Hubbard Free Library
115 Second Street, Hallowell, ME 04347
(207) 622-6882
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