Former American holding company
For other companies with the "Manhattan" name, see
Manhattan.
Manhattan CompanyManhattan Company (1799-1955) letterhead c. 1922 |
Founded | September 1, 1799; 225 years ago (1799-09-01) by American politician and businessman, Aaron Burr |
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Defunct | 1955 (1955) |
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Fate | Merged with Chase National Bank |
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Successor | Chase Manhattan Bank |
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Headquarters | 40 Wall Street, , United States |
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The Manhattan Company was a New York bank and holding company established on September 1, 1799. The company merged with Chase National Bank in 1955 to form the Chase Manhattan Bank. It is the oldest of the predecessor institutions that eventually formed the current JPMorgan Chase & Co.