1850'S. Baldwin & Dodge operated a banking and land agency beginning in 1856, and their circulating notes filled a void until notes from the branches of the State Bank of Iowa found their way into circulation by 1859. This attractive remainder has a red-brown overall tint and an orange and white TWO protector as well as several attractive vignettes, including one titled Finding the Red Ear. This title refers to a harvest custom allowing the individual who found a red ear of corn to receive a kiss as a reward. The printed note has amazing boardwalk margins.
The
Banking House of Baldwin & Dodgewas a foundational financial institution in Council Bluffs, Iowa,established in January 1856. It was formed byJohn T. Baldwin, a prominent local businessman and legislator, andGrenville M. Dodge, a civil engineer who would later become a celebrated Civil War general and a key figure in the construction of the transcontinental railroad.
Key Historical Milestones
Establishment (1856): The firm operated as both a bank and a land agency, catering to the rapid growth of the Western frontier.
Legacy: The business acumen gained during this period helped Grenville Dodge secure the financial and political support needed to lead the Union Pacific Railroad.