Second Bank of the United States, Philadelphia Along with the growth of state banks came a second federal Bank of the United States, chartered by Congress in 1816. It was headquartered in Philadelphia in this imposing Greek Revival building, constructed between 1818 and 1824. The architecture conveyed solidity, security, and timeless permanence. Despite appearances, the bank lost its charter during Andrew Jackson’s presidency and ceased to exist.
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