Tag Archives: Mechanics Bank

Richmond history exhibit glimpses what might have been – what may still be

By: Robert Rogers | August 7, 2011 – 11:20 pm

The event, replete with showy performances, marked the 96th anniversary of “Richmond Day,” which was held Aug. 7, 1915 at the Panama Pacific International Exposition...

The Mechanics Bank, a history shared with Richmond

By: Veronica Moscoso | May 28, 2010 – 8:51 am

The life, survival and success of the Mechanics Bank is closely tied to the history of Richmond, its hometown. It’s Richmond’s oldest bank and the...