Historical November–December 2016 article. Dates, prices, services and contacts describe the source period; current availability has not been established.
Another change has come for our bank on DeBaliviere as Busey Bank has now assumed ownership of the Pulaski Banks throughout St. Louis area, including our own neighborhood bank at 415 DeBaliviere. Busey was founded in 1868 and is committed to providing personal service to neighborhood customers. Like Pulaski, Busey is a community bank. CEO and President Van A. Dukeman said, “We are excited to combine two organizations with similar values and focus on customer service and organic growth.” The bank on DeBaliviere has been an important asset to the neighborhood since it was Central West End Savings and Loan, opened by neighborhood residents and investors Kathleen Hamilton and Tom Scatizzi in 1979.
The CWE Bank was formed to make mortgages possible in this area which was Redlined by the banking industry in the 60’s.
It has continued to make an important contribution to our area ever since. You may notice changes in the coming months; current bank manager Curtis Cantrell will continue to lead the local team on DeBaliviere. Stop in to see what’s new or call 367-8800.
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Historic Central West End Bank photograph.
Originally published in The Times of Skinker-DeBaliviere, November–December 2016.
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