Suburban Trust Bank Opens Bowie Branch in 1975

The Suburban Trust Bank opened a branch in the Whitehall Professional Centre on Route 197 across from Bowie Plaza in January, 1975, in the present day location of the Bank of America branch.

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County Councilman Frank Francois (3rd from right) and Bowie Mayor Richard Padgett (2nd from right) were present for the ribbon cutting.

"Banking's More Fun at Suburban Trust" is printed on the balloons.

These kids are trying to figure out if banking is more fun at Suburban Trust. Bowie Plaza is visible in the background, including Peoples Drug store.

A closer look at Bowie Plaza.

A view looking out the front door of the bank. The Shell station on the corner of Old Chapel Road and Route 197 is visible.

A closer view of the Shell station.

These pictures were posted as part of the Bowie Blade Pic Project, I've been posting pictures taken by Arnie Miles for the Bowie Blade between 1973 and 1975.

Photos of Bowie Maryland 1973 through 1975 by Arnie Miles is licensed under a Creative
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