The Drive-Up Window A New Concept in Banking
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n 1945, a new entrance was added to the Capitol Theater. The renovations moved the Bank’s front doors, and as a result, the Bank changed its address to 288 Water Street.
The Bank operated with a staff of three until 1954 when Cecile Bouffard was hired. Ms. Bouffard would go on to become one of the Bank’s longest-serving employees, working in a number of different capacities before her retirement in 1998. A fifth employee was brought on in 1958. In 1955, the Maine Turnpike was extended to Augusta, and an off-ramp was built on Western Avenue. During this time period, business growth was exploding in all directions from Water Street. In 1958, the Bank purchased property at 150 State Street, the site of the former residence of George W. Macomber. Macomber served as mayor of Augusta from 1886 to 1888. He was also a banker and insurance agent.
Top: The Bank purchased property at 150 State Street to build a new banking facility. The property was once the residence of former Augusta Mayor George W. Macomber. Left: Kennebec Savings Bank demolished the former Macomber residence to build a then-modern banking facility. Opposite: Kennebec Savings Bank’s new “modern” banking facility at 150 State Street, Augusta, in 1959. Bank employee Cecile Bouffard is pictured here at the drive-up window.
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