E.G. Spaulding, Buffalo's Banker

By Chase Viele - April 15, 2002

The career of Elbridge Gerry Spaulding, father of the greenback dollar, and the history of the Exchange he built. In 1845 Spaulding's Exchange was the commercial center of Buffalo. What happened to it?

The full content is available in the Spring 2002 Issue.

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E.G. Spaulding, Buffalo's Banker