The City Trust Company of Newark was very proud of their vault, in fact, they put it on a post card to solicit business. This card was addressed to J.T. Congleton of North 7th Street. Jerome T. Congleton (1876-1936) was a lawyer and banker. He joined the the firm of Congleton, Stallman & Hoover in 1917 and in 1933 he became the president of the United States Trust Company of Newark . He was both a lawyer and banker until he died of a heart attack while driving in December 1936.
His political career began early in the 20th century. From 1906-1911 he was an Alderman of the City of Newark and corporate counsel from 1917-1928. He became Mayor of Newark in 1928 and served until 1933 when the deepening Great Depression saw many incumbents put out of office.
The bank building later became The Clipper Ship a Roseville institution.
John: Thanks again for all your effort in bring forth such a âWealth â of Newark history..My family owned the Clipper Ship for 1938 to 1972.. My Uncle John Patrick Teevan was a legend in Roseville section of Newark, and a very successful in the restaurant/catering business. The riots of 1967 saw an end to a truly remarkable family business. My farther, Marty Ryan was head bartender at The Clipper Ship from 1947 to 1972. I remember the old vault, we stored all the liquor in it.. Regards, Marty Ryan
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