4: Security State Bank - 1917, 442 Northwest Chehalis Avenue

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Security State Bank opened its doors on Northwest Chehalis Avenue in 1903. Their first office was in a building owned by C.W. Long, before moving across the street to this two-story brick building which was constructed in the early 1900s. Original incorporators of the bank were C.W. Long, W.D. Richardson, J.W. Reynolds, E.P. Chuchill and Arthur S. Cory. Three of the key men who guided the growth of the bank through most of its history were John Alexander, Sr., J.T. Alexander, a brother, and William M. Luebke who was J.T. Alexander’s son-in-law. Since 1910, only four individuals have served as President of Security State Bank, which speaks to the consistency and stability of the bank. Security State Bank continues to operate today and is one of the oldest commercial banks in the state of Washington.