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F or more than 135 years, Exchange Bank has helped North Bay businesses, families and communities grow through relationship- based banking and a longstanding commitment to local investment. Exchange Bank
and eventually founded the first Exchange Bank with his son Frank working as the bank’s cashier. The first location opened at Fourth Street and Mendocino Avenue in Santa Rosa on May 1, 1890. Frank was deeply committed to the overall well-being of his community. When the 1906 San Francisco earthquake devastated Santa Rosa, Frank played an important role in rebuilding what was lost. He even started the Santa Rosa Chamber of Commerce to jumpstart the local economy. In August 1916, Frank Doyle assumed the presidency of Exchange Bank, succeeding his father. Under his leadership, the bank continued to expand, opening a branch in Windsor. Frank later became known as the ‘Father of the Golden Gate’ for his instrumental role in advancing plans for a bridge connecting San Francisco to the North Bay. He served as one of the founding members of the Bridging the Golden Gate Association which later became
known as the Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation District in 1928. Frank was actually the one to cut the ceremonial chain on May 28, 1937. Today, Exchange Bank continues to honor Frank’s enduring commitment
Manville Doyle
Frank Doyle
was founded by Manville Doyle and his son, Frank P. Doyle, whose legacy would later become deeply intertwined with the North Bay’s growth and development. Manville came to California enticed by the gold rush of the 1850s. After relocating several times throughout the region, Manville settled in Santa Rosa with his family
to the North Bay through the Doyle Trust, which funds scholarships for Santa Rosa Junior College students. Since its establishment in 1949, the trust has contributed more than $105 million toward educational opportunities, supporting more than 150,000 students across generations. n
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