When the doors first opened, Andrew Jackson was President of the United States, which consisted of only 24 states, veterans of the American Revolution were still living, and the City of Chicago was established by 350 settlers. Only two years earlier, the first steam-propelled locomotive made its initial trip from Albany to Schenectady, stagecoach lines were still big business, and the Chemung Canal waterway had just opened.
By that time, the bank needed larger quarters and moved into a new building at 129 East Water Street. Fifty-one years later, in August 1971, the bank moved into its present headquarters at One Chemung Canal Plaza. Chemung Canal opened its first branch office June 4, 1951. With this beginning, a convenient network of branches was added to serve our customers.
Fifty-one years later, in August 1971, the bank moved into its present headquarters at One Chemung Canal Plaza. Chemung Canal opened its first branch office June 4, 1951. With this beginning, a convenient network of branches was added to serve our customers.
Recognizing the need to serve more communities, Chemung Canal Trust Company acquired Capital Bank in 2011, extending its reach to the greater Albany area. In 2024, we introduced Canal Bank, expanding into the Buffalo region with the same dedication to exceptional service and trusted financial solutions.
Today, Chemung Canal continues to uphold the legacy of Chemung Canal Trust Company, offering a highly responsive, customer-first approach to banking. Our focus remains on delivering trusted guidance, innovative solutions, and a level of service that puts people before profits. At Chemung Canal, we believe banking should be about more than just transactions—it should be about building relationships that last a lifetime.
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