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in 1931, the New Journal and Guide published an article dispelling rumors that Maggie L. Walker's bank, the Consolidated Bank and Trust Company, would soon be acquired by one of two white-owned banks in Richmond. W.H. Schwarzschild, president of the Central National Bank (and friend of Walker's), vehemently denied the rumors, describing them as "preposterous." "We consider the Consolidated a good bank," Schwarzschild stated, "and anyone who puts out such rumors is taking an unfair advantage of this institution."

Ultimately, the source of the rumors was never revealed, and the sale of Consolidated Bank and Trust Company in 1931 was never made. With the brief controversy behind them, Consolidated continued for another 74 years, eventually selling in 2005, having become the nation's longest-running Black-owned bank.

Photo: Consolidated Bank and Trust Company, ca. 1930 (NPS)

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Today is the first day of Autumn! Monroe Park, Edith Shelton Collection, November 1973, V.91.42.3341

IN GEAR: RICHMOND CYCLES EXHIBITION TO OPEN AT THE VALENTINE!

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The art door is installed at the The Valentine First Freedom Center at 14th & Cary. wwwfindartdoorsrva.org

These colorized photos from the Civil War are like traveling in a time machine http://ow.ly/O6oNz

These colorized photos from the Civil War are like traveling in a time... In a recent project, Swedish artist Sanna Dullaway restored and colored some of the most famous photos from the Civil War. Although some of the...

You Don't Have to Travel to Tour! - Richmond Navigator http://ow.ly/MUTVm

You Don't Have to Travel to Tour! Would you like to learn more about this city we call home, to be entertained while you’re educated? Then check out the 2015 season of Richmond’s...

The Trail is getting a touch up today, specifically in the VCU Medical Center area and near The Valentine, as well as in Church Hill, Virginia. If you see us painting, please say hello!

The Capitol of Virginia is officially moved to Richmond. The Governor would meet at 14th and Cary until moving to the Capitol Building 8 years later.

Explore the selected gardens on the Richmond Garden Trail on Sunday, April 19, 1-5 p.m. Click for tickets: http://ow.ly/LMw6g