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Adirondack Trust Company

A Timeline

Bank Milestone


Community Milestone


2022


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Lake George Branch opens; the new and improved WebWise Online and Mobile Banking launches

The Adirondack Trust Lake George Branch on Canada Street in the Village of Lake George marks the company's northernmost location.

WebWise relaunches with an enhanced suite of digital banking tools, making it easier than ever to manage your money.


The Children's Museum at Saratoga moves to its new home in the newly renovated and restored Lincoln Baths


2021

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Exit 18 Branch opens; Woodlawn building acquired

The Adirondack Trust retail branch location in downtown Glens Falls is relocated to Main Street.

The building located at 31 Woodlawn in Saratoga Springs is acquired as the future home of Amsure.


GlobalFoundries moves its global headquarters to Saratoga County


2020


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Charles V. Wait, Jr., becomes President and CEO


#518RainbowProject captivates the nation during the COVID-19 Pandemic


2018

Adirondack Trust undergoes rebrand; Wilton Branch re-opens location after devastating fire; Stephan R. von Schenk becomes CEO; Adirondack Trust Insurance Agency consolidates and rebrands as Amsure; ATCFSI acquires Sutton and Tarantino Insurance Agency, once again expanding Amsure

After decades under the same visual brand, Adirondack Trust unveils major updates to its logo and website. Additionally, ATCFSI consolidates its insurance holdings, rebranding under the Amsure name, concurrently with ATC's brand refresh.

In 2017, the original Wilton Branch burned to the ground. A new building was constructed in the same location and opened in 2018.

The Town of Wilton celebrates its bicentennial


2017

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Adirondack Trust celebrates the 100th Anniversary of its Main Office building


Saratoga County ranked No. 1 in New York for incoming investments with a 37.77 incoming investment index in local government


2016

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1916 time capsule opened

A time capsule was placed within the cornerstone of the Main Office's marble building as it was being erected, with direction to open it 100 years later. In 2016, the capsule was retreived from the marble with the help of a stonemason, unveiled during a public ceremony, and replaced with a new time capsule to be opened in 2116.

Arrogate wins 147th running of the Travers, breaking a track record with a time of 1:59:35


2014

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Stephan R. von Schenk becomes President


More than 16,500 people attend the Bolshoi Ballet at Saratoga Performing Arts Center, one of only three performances in the United States


2013

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Exit 11 Branch opens

Adirondack Trust's Exit 11 Branch is currently the Bank's location that is furthest south


Saratoga 150 Committee commemorates 150 years of racing at the Saratoga Race Course


2010

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Queensbury Branch opens

Still located on Bay Road in Queensbury, this branch is Adirondack Trust's second location in the North Country


Historic Roosevelt Baths begin $20 million renovation and restoration


2008

ATCFSI acquires Amsure Associates, Inc., expanding the Adirondack Trust Insurance Agency

At this time, ATCFSI operates out of offices in Saratoga Springs under the Adirondack Trust Insurance Agency name, and in Albany under the Amsure name.

Glens Falls celebrates its centennial


2007

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Mabee Building opens

The Mabee Building, located at 31 Church Street, sits a block west of the Adirondack Trust's Main Office building, and is still home to ATC's administrative offices as well as local retailers.


The Village of Ballston Spa celebrates its bicentennial


2005

ATCFSI acquires Clients First Insurance Agency, Inc., expanding the Adirondack Trust Insurance Agency


Saratoga Springs is the first city in New York State to be selected for a Preserve America award


2004


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Ballston Spa and Prestwick Chase branches open; ATCFSI acquires Wise Financial Group, Inc., Wise Financial Services, Inc., Battenkill Wright, Inc., and Wise Insurance Agency, Inc., expanding the Adirondack Trust Insurance Agency


Saratoga Hospital is the first in the Capital Region to receive Magnet designation by the American Nurses Credentialing Center for Nursing Excellence


2002

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Glens Falls Branch opens

This branch is Adirondack Trust's first location in the North Country, outside of Saratoga County


Century-old, hand-carved horses star at the opening of the Congress Park Carousel


2001


Adirondack Trust Company Financial Services, Inc., acquires the Round Lake Company, Inc., thus forming Adirondack Trust Insurance Agency


The National Guard Armory located on Lake Avenue becomes home to the New York State Military Museum and Veterans Research Center


1999

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Adirondack Trust introduces WebWise Online Banking


Saratoga Springs receives National Americanism Award, which reads, "To the citizens of Saratoga Springs, New York, for their dedication and zealous support of the veterans and the principles and ideals of Americanism."


1998


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Exit 15 and Milton branches open


Community welcomes home the USS Saratoga


1997

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AdirondackTrust.com website launches


Saratoga Springs is awarded $5 million in Federal improvement grants


1991


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Wilton Branch opens


Saratoga County celebrates its bicentennial


1989

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Money magazine names Adirondack Trust one of the 100 Safest Banks in the Country


Ground breaks for the Wilton Mall


1988

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South Broadway Branch opens, the first of several under Charles V. Wait's leadership


The National Museum of Dance inducts Busby Berkeley, Lucia Chase, Hanya Holm, John Martin, and Antony Tudor into the Mr. and Mrs. Cornelius Vanderbilt Whitney Dance Hall of Fame


1987

Issuing of credit cards begins


Skidmore College welcomes Dr. David H. Porter as its fifth President


1984


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Charles V. Wait becomes President


Quad Graphics plant begins


1980

Adirondack Trust begins use of its first ATM


1974

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Malta Branch opens; Warren Building adaptive re-use; new proof machines acquired


"Plan of Action" organized; Verrazzano College operates


1972

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West Church Street Branch opens

The branch is the second retail location for Adirondack Trust


1969

Elizabeth Brackett Moore named first woman Director


1965

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On-line passbook printing begins


1964

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Newman E. Wait, Jr., (Pete) becomes President


Community Hotel opens


1962

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New drive-thru opens

The new drive-thru, which put cars onto Broadway from the Main Office, also included a walk-up window, both of which are still used today


1958

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First drive-in window; first electronic equipment

The first drive-thru window in the area was installed on Long Alley


1950

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Main Office lobby renovated


Kefauver investigation begins


1945

1938

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Newman E. Wait, Sr., becomes President


1936

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Board room and President's office built


1933

Joins Federal Reserve System


1926

Holding company formed


1924

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Charles Van Deusen is elected President; first Christmas Club


1919

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Newman E. Wait joins staff


1916

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New building constructed

The new Adirondack Trust Company building still stands at 473 Broadway in Saratoga Springs, home to our Main Office Branch


1914

Bank clock acquired

There are actually two clocks; the first was acquired (paid for) on July 10, 1914, from the McClintock Loomis Company for $900 and can be seen mounted on the original building. The second clock still in place was purchased in 1917 as part of the fittings of the new bank; it came from the Howard Clock Company and cost $950.


1911

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Charles Van Deusen becomes director


Congress Park acquired by city


1902

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Office Opens

The vault we still use in our Main Office Branch was originally for Adirondack Trust's first building


1901

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Organization and Charter

The original charter sits over the fireplace in the old board room