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Rockland Trust's 1927 petition to open a branch in [[Hull, Massachusetts]] sparked a state-level debate on whether to allow "kangaroo banking" (banks opening branches in non-adjacent towns). The proposal was opposed by [[Alvin T. Fuller]], then Governor of Massachusetts, and Hingham Trust, a bank based closer to Hull. The petition was finally granted by the [[Massachusetts legislature]]. <ref>http://www.rocklandtrust.com/About/B&TArticle.pdf</ref> |
Rockland Trust's 1927 petition to open a branch in [[Hull, Massachusetts]] sparked a state-level debate on whether to allow '''"kangaroo banking"''' (banks opening branches in non-adjacent towns). The proposal was opposed by [[Alvin T. Fuller]], then Governor of Massachusetts, and Hingham Trust, a bank based closer to Hull. The petition was finally granted by the [[Massachusetts legislature]]. <ref>http://www.rocklandtrust.com/About/B&TArticle.pdf</ref> |
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In 1910, Rockland Trust began offering "Automobile Banking" — an innovative program that offered banking services to nearby towns (including Hull) from the window of a special adapted car. The program was so well received that it continued through 1955. |
In 1910, Rockland Trust began offering '''"Automobile Banking"''' — an innovative program that offered banking services to nearby towns (including Hull) from the window of a special adapted car. The program was so well received that it continued through 1955. |
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Revision as of 12:10, 5 August 2008
Rockland Trust Company
Rockland Trust Company[1] is a commercial bank based in Rockland, Massachusetts that serves Southeastern Massachusetts and Cape Cod. Established in 1907[2] as Rockland Trust Company, it is one of few local banks that retain their original name and independent ownership after more than 100 years. (Rockland Trust Company is the wholly-owned subsidiary of Independent Bank Corp.,[3] which is publicly traded on NASDAQ (INDB).) Rockland Trust is the largest publicly traded commercial bank headquartered in Massachusetts, with $3.2 billion in assets and over 900 employees, and a network of more than 60 retail branches.
On December 8, 1917, the bank opened a new Colonial Georgian building at 288 Union Street, Rockland, and the bank’s corporate headquarters were housed there until 2008 (when they moved to Hanover, Massachusetts). A busy branch and offices still enjoy their location in the historic building.
Historic highlights
Rockland Trust's 1927 petition to open a branch in Hull, Massachusetts sparked a state-level debate on whether to allow "kangaroo banking" (banks opening branches in non-adjacent towns). The proposal was opposed by Alvin T. Fuller, then Governor of Massachusetts, and Hingham Trust, a bank based closer to Hull. The petition was finally granted by the Massachusetts legislature. [4]
In 1910, Rockland Trust began offering "Automobile Banking" — an innovative program that offered banking services to nearby towns (including Hull) from the window of a special adapted car. The program was so well received that it continued through 1955.
Recent acquisitions
1992 acquisition of Middleboro Trust[5]
2000 acquisition of Sovereign branches[6]
2004 Falmouth Cooperative Bank acquisition[7]
2008 Slades Ferry acquisition[8]
- ^ http://www.RocklandTrust.com
- ^ http://www4.fdic.gov/IDASP/main_bankfind.asp (search Rockland Trust Company)
- ^ http://www.rocklandtrust.com/About/InvestorRelations.aspx
- ^ http://www.rocklandtrust.com/About/B&TArticle.pdf
- ^ http://www4.fdic.gov/IDASP/main_bankfind.asp (search Rockland Trust Company, then check “history” page)
- ^ http://www.fdic.gov/bank/individual/merger/2000/rmergers3.html
- ^ http://www.fdic.gov/bank/individual/merger/2004/rmergers4.html
- ^ http://www4.fdic.gov/IDASP/confirmation_outside.asp?inCert1=18085
Sources and External Links
http://www4.fdic.gov/IDASP/main_bankfind.asp (search Rockland Trust Company): includes documentation on date of founding, bank market share, and other current and historical data.
Yahoo bank profile: http://finance.yahoo.com/q/pr?s=INDB
Letter of Establishment: from Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Board of Bank Incorporation, dated April 27, 1910, establishing the bank. (On file at Rockland Trust Company – electronic copy available.)
http://www.wickedlocal.com/rockland/archive/x1941732519
Official site: http://www.RocklandTrust.com
100th anniversary newsletter issue (PDF): http://dansmall.vo.llnwd.net/o1/RocklandTrust/RocklandTrust100.pdf
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