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History of Bank of Montreal

Bank of Montreal, Canada's first bank, opened for business on November 3, 1817. It provided Canada's first sound and plentiful currency and has played a major and continuing role in the development of the country. Today it is one of Canada's pre-eminent financial institutions and a significant presence in United States and world markets.

The BMO Legacy

 

History of Harris

Norman Wait Harris came to Chicago in the late 1800s to help America expand westward. In 1882, he founded what has become Harris on the principles of honesty and fair dealing – principles we believe in to this day. Harris currently operates 280 branches in Illinois, Indiana and Wisconsin, with additional affiliated locations in Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, New York, New Jersey, Texas, Virginia and Washington.

Harris