Central Bank Building
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Lazer
N 32° 22.640 W 086° 18.534
16S E 565010 N 3582471
A historical building in Montgomery, Alabama.
Waymark Code: WM3FTQ
Location: Alabama, United States
Date Posted: 03/30/2008
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member robbdogg120
Views: 23

This building is a renaissance designed building that was built in 1856 to emulate the Venetian pieces of the 16th century. It was praised as the first ironfront in Alabama. The bank generously supported the Civil War and was bankrupt after 1865. The building was restored in 1985.
Marker Name: Central Bank Building

Marker Type: Urban

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Date Dedicated / Placed: 1993

Marker Number: Not listed

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