St Mary's Bank

On November 24, 1908, St. Mary's Bank opened its doors in Manchester, New Hampshire as La Caisse Populaire, Ste-Marie (The People's Bank) In April 1909, the New Hampshire Senate and House of Representatives approved a Charter to incorporate under the name of St. Mary's Cooperative Credit Association. Transactions were conducted at the home of Joseph Boivin, the credit union's 1st president, on Notre Dame Avenue. An all-volunteer team assisted with daily activities.