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Our History

For over 140 years, Kearny Bank has been a trusted mainstay of our community—helping families achieve milestones, empowering businesses to grow, and standing strong through times of change. While we’ve continually evolved by embracing innovation and new ways to serve, our identity as a bank rooted in community values remains steadfast.

1884

Check No. 2 was for partial disbursement for the first mortgage given by Kearney Building and Loan Association - Check payable to A.E. Wright as partial disbursement for Kearney Building and Loan’s first mortgage dated June 6, 1884

1885

1st Annual Report dated April 15, 1885

1928

Photo of the groundbreaking for the new Main Branch at 614 Kearny Avenue

1928

Photograph of Kearny Bank’s official first Main Branch at 614 Kearny Avenue, dedicated in 1928

1934

50th Anniversary Report from 1884

1968

Newspaper ad from The Observer, dated May 23, 1968, promoting the Main Branch with new drive-through window

1968

Photo of completed new Main Branch

1973

Photo of ribbon cutting for Kearny Bank’s new Rutherford office, shown with the Mayor of Rutherford, William Einrenhofer and Miss Jersey, Suzanne Plummer

1995

Photo of Harrison Grand Opening – November 1995

2024

Ad from 140th Anniversary campaign

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