Manhattan Company
Manhattan Company (1799-1955) letterhead, c. 1922 | |
| Founded | September 1, 1799 by Aaron Burr, American politician and businessman |
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| Defunct | 1955 |
| Fate | Merged with Chase National Bank |
| Successor | Chase Manhattan Bank |
| Headquarters | 40 Wall Street, New York City, New York, U.S. |
The Manhattan Company was a New York bank and holding company established on September 1, 1799. The company merged with Chase National Bank in 1955 to form the Chase Manhattan Bank. It is the oldest of the predecessor institutions that eventually formed the current JPMorgan Chase & Co.