Bank
of Akron was founded in 1900 as Wickware National Bank
of Akron, when local businessman Napoleon Bonaporte
Wickware directed in his will that his private banking
business be converted to a national bank.
In
1919, the bank changed to a state charter as Bank of
Akron. As Akron prospered and the bank grew, a new
Main Office was built in 1927 at 46 Main Street in the
village of Akron.
During
the Great Depression, the bank was saved from
financial ruin by Eugene P. Forrestel, a highway
contractor and local businessman. He enabled the bank
to stay open by personally backing the bank's
deposits, and went on to serve as President for 43
years.
He
believed that our community is best served by an
independent, locally managed community bank. To this
day we subscribe to that belief.
Once
again, welcome to Bank of Akron where we do our best
to serve your financial needs on a person-to-person
basis. Look over the many products and services we
offer. We feel confident you'll feel "Right at
Home" with Bank of Akron as your personal bank.
I
appreciate any comments you might have and I can be
reached by phone at (716) 542-5401 or by e-mail at pforrestel@bankofakron.com.
