Van Zandt, Richard L., 1871-1940

Richard L. Van Zandt was the second leader of the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas, serving as its governor from April 13, 1915, to January 15, 1922. Following the resignation of Oscar Wells, the Dallas Fed's first governor, Van Zandt was elected governor of the Dallas Fed. As governor, Van Zandt played an important role in helping the Dallas Fed land its first permanent home, located at Commerce and Martin Streets, on October 30, 1915. At the time, the Reserve Bank had the distinction of being the first to own and occupy its own quarters. In later years, Van Zandt helped the bank move into a classical revival-style building at 400 South Akard St. (Source: Federal Reserve History)