History in the Ward: Maggie Lena Walker
On July 28, 1903, Maggie Lena Walker established the St. Luke Penny Savings Bank, becoming the first woman in the US to found and become president of a chartered bank. You can visit the Maggie L. Walker National Historic Site in Jackson Ward, Monday th…
On July 28, 1903, Maggie Lena Walker established the St. Luke Penny Savings Bank, becoming the first woman in the US to found and become president of a chartered bank. You can visit the Maggie L. Walker National Historic Site in Jackson Ward, Monday through Saturday for FREE.
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