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bladesmiths, and farriers in West Virginia and its surrounding states of Pennsylvania, Ohio, Maryland, Virginia, and Kentucky.
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The Citizens Bank of
Weston in 1930 just after completion.
Photo by Samuel Yellin
Co., courtesy of Claire Yellin, Samuel Yellin Metalworkers Co.,
Philadelphia.
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| A Man and His Bank
is the amazing
story of Tom Whelan, the bank president who closed the doors of the
Citizens Bank during the Great Depression rather than foreclose on his
friends. Phil Conley's inspiring, first-hand account of the run on the
bank in October 1931 and its reopening in 1934 will introduce you to the
highly respected man who planned and built
an architectural masterpiece. |
Samuel Yellin's Gift to West
Virginia; The Bank as a Work of Art.
Written during the American Bicentennial in 1976 by ABA founding member
George Nichols, this article aptly praises Samuel Yellin's
artistry and his commitment to the highest standards of his craft.
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Art Deco 1980--The
Citizens Bank expanded its facility in 1980. Reinventing Art Deco style
was a challenge for Harvey Yellin, Samuel Yellin's son.
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Color
photos by Glenn Conner for the ABA
Click thumbnails to enlarge
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front entry
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front gate detail
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lobby ceiling
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window grille
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spire detail
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lock detail
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stair railing
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window grille detail
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lobby fence and gate
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front gate rosette
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lobby fence and gate
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railing twist detail
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passage gate
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teller wicket
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