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  1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Philadelphia_Savings_FundPhiladelphia Savings Fund Society - Wikipedia

    The Philadelphia Savings Fund Society (PSFS), originally called the Philadelphia Saving Fund Society, was a savings bank headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. PSFS was founded in December 1816, the first savings bank to organize and do business in the United States.

  2. philadelphiaencyclopedia.org › essays › psfsPSFS - Encyclopedia of Greater Philadelphia

    Philadelphia Saving Fund Society, known as PSFS, was the first savings bank in the United States, founded in 1816. For most of its history, PSFS emphasized practicality in its operations, architecture, and community orientation.

  3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › PSFS_BuildingPSFS Building - Wikipedia

    It was built for the Philadelphia Saving (later Savings) Fund Society in 1932 and was designed by architects William Lescaze and George Howe. The skyscraper's design was a departure from traditional bank and Philadelphia architecture, lacking features such as domes and ornamentation.

  4. globalphiladelphia.org › philadelphia-savings-fundPhiladelphia Savings Fund Society (PSFS) Building

    Come and experience the legacy of the PSFS Building, a National Historic Landmark that stands as a testament to the enduring impact of modern design and architectural innovation. Visit today and discover the rich history that has shaped Philadelphia's skyline. Address: 1200 Market St, Philadelphia, PA 19107

  5. philadelphiaencyclopedia.org › essays › savingsSavings Societies - Encyclopedia of Greater Philadelphia

    The Philadelphia Saving Fund Society (PSFS), founded 1816, and Oxford Provident Building Association, formed in 1831, were member-owned cooperatives whose success helped launch two financial industries that would aid millions of Americans saving for a variety of goals, including retirement, starting a business, or the purchase of a home.

  6. billypenn.com › 2016/05/19 › the-story-behind-phillyThe story behind Philly's iconic PSFS building, our OG skyscraper

    May 19, 2016 · The Philadelphia Saving Fund Society was founded in 1816 as the nation’s first operational savings bank, and by 1830, one in 10 Philadelphians had a PSFS account.

  7. philly.curbed.com › 2016/5/19 › 11702488Photos: The PSFS Building, the Country's First International ...

    May 19, 2016 · This year marks the 200th anniversary of the the oldest savings fund bank in the country, the Philadelphia Savings Fund Society. While the bank shut down in 1992, its iconic skyscraper and...

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