Firstar Corporation
Encyclopedia
Firstar Corporation is the former name of what is now U.S. Bancorp
, also known as U.S. Bank, a bank corporation in the United States
. In 2001, Firstar acquired U.S. Bancorp and assumed its name, moving its headquarters to Minneapolis.
, as First Wisconsin National Bank initially. The company changed its name to Firstar in 1988.
Firstar expanded through as a series of mergers and buyouts including Banks of Iowa, Federated Bank, First Colonial Bankshares Corporation, and Investors Bank. In 1999, Firstar was purchased by Star Bank (formerly First National Cincinnati of Cincinnati, Ohio
) which took the Firstar name, and then bought Mercantile Bancorporation
of St. Louis, Missouri
five months later.
On February 27, 2001, Firstar completed its buyout of U.S. Bancorp
of Minneapolis, Minnesota
, and changed its name to U.S. Bancorp.
U.S. Bancorp
U.S. Bancorp is a diversified financial services holding company, headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota. It is the parent company of U.S. Bank, the fifth largest commercial bank in the United States based on $330 billion in assets. U.S. Bank ranks as the sixth largest bank in the U.S. based on...
, also known as U.S. Bank, a bank corporation in the United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
. In 2001, Firstar acquired U.S. Bancorp and assumed its name, moving its headquarters to Minneapolis.
History
Firstar was founded in Milwaukee, WisconsinMilwaukee, Wisconsin
Milwaukee is the largest city in the U.S. state of Wisconsin, the 28th most populous city in the United States and 39th most populous region in the United States. It is the county seat of Milwaukee County and is located on the southwestern shore of Lake Michigan. According to 2010 census data, the...
, as First Wisconsin National Bank initially. The company changed its name to Firstar in 1988.
Firstar expanded through as a series of mergers and buyouts including Banks of Iowa, Federated Bank, First Colonial Bankshares Corporation, and Investors Bank. In 1999, Firstar was purchased by Star Bank (formerly First National Cincinnati of Cincinnati, Ohio
Cincinnati, Ohio
Cincinnati is a city in the U.S. state of Ohio. Cincinnati is the county seat of Hamilton County. Settled in 1788, the city is located to north of the Ohio River at the Ohio-Kentucky border, near Indiana. The population within city limits is 296,943 according to the 2010 census, making it Ohio's...
) which took the Firstar name, and then bought Mercantile Bancorporation
Mercantile Bancorporation
Mercantile Bancorporation was the largest bank holding company in Missouri when it was acquired by Firstar Corporation in 1999.The Mercantile Bank of St. Louis was founded in St. Louis, Missouri in 1850....
of St. Louis, Missouri
St. Louis, Missouri
St. Louis is an independent city on the eastern border of Missouri, United States. With a population of 319,294, it was the 58th-largest U.S. city at the 2010 U.S. Census. The Greater St...
five months later.
On February 27, 2001, Firstar completed its buyout of U.S. Bancorp
U.S. Bancorp
U.S. Bancorp is a diversified financial services holding company, headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota. It is the parent company of U.S. Bank, the fifth largest commercial bank in the United States based on $330 billion in assets. U.S. Bank ranks as the sixth largest bank in the U.S. based on...
of Minneapolis, Minnesota
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Minneapolis , nicknamed "City of Lakes" and the "Mill City," is the county seat of Hennepin County, the largest city in the U.S. state of Minnesota, and the 48th largest in the United States...
, and changed its name to U.S. Bancorp.
See also
- Firstar Center
- Roger L. FitzsimondsRoger L. FitzsimondsRoger Fitzsimonds was the chairman and CEO of Firstar Corporation from 1986 to 1999. He joined the then First Wisconsin National Bank of Milwaukee in 1964 as a management trainee and managerial and administrative positions in branches in Milwaukee and Green Bay afterwards...
- U.S. BancorpU.S. BancorpU.S. Bancorp is a diversified financial services holding company, headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota. It is the parent company of U.S. Bank, the fifth largest commercial bank in the United States based on $330 billion in assets. U.S. Bank ranks as the sixth largest bank in the U.S. based on...
- Oliver Clyde FullerOliver Clyde FullerOliver Clyde Fuller was an American banker, financier, and golfer.Fuller was a descendant of American Revolutionary War Generals, Tennessee Governor John Sevier, and French royalty. He graduated from the University of Georgia . In 1881 he married Kate Fitzhugh Caswell, and they had six children...