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Knickerbocker Trust Company

A major American trust company in New York, pivotal in the Panic of 1907.

Last updated August 31, 2026

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Overview

Founded in 1884, Knickerbocker Trust Company was a significant financial institution in New York City. It failed during the Panic of 1907 due to a bank run, symbolizing the crisis and prompting the creation of the U.S. Federal Reserve System.

Products and positioning

One of the major trust companies in New York at the time

Product categories. Trust services · Deposits

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