Hankou Hubei China View Of International Bank 1910 Real Photo Postcard

The International Banking Corporation (IBC), established in New York City in 1901, was a significant American financial institution dedicated to expanding U.S. commercial and financial interests globally. It played a pivotal role in the early 20th-century outward growth of American capital, establishing an extensive network of branches across Asia, Latin America, and Europe to facilitate international trade and investment. This Neoclassical building, displaying the company's name and an American eagle, served as a prominent symbol of its ambitious operations.