Bank of Washington Revenue and Competitors

The Bank of Washington provided some of the first in modern services. It was the first bank in the Washington area to install NCR Postronic Electronic machines, the first bank in the area to have an Installment Loan Department, and the first bank in the area to provide drive-in banking and a walk-up window. The Bank of Washington has been known over the years for its stability and strength. During its 132-year history it has had only nine presidents. The bank grew fast, going from $10,000 starting capital to $53,739.38 in resources at the end of 1877 — less than two months of business — and becoming a half-million dollar bank in less than twenty years. The bank grew its total assets to one million by 1916. The bank reached nearly five million in assets in 1946. In 1977, assets topped $49 million. Today the Bank of Washington has total assets in excess of $743 million. During these many decades of service to the Washington and Franklin County region, almost every large civic enterprise has been financially supported, encouraged, or aided by the bank. As our community has grown, so has our bank. One thing has always remained: our commitment to aid in the health and prosperity of the region through a wide array of products and superior service.