First National Bank - Prague, OK
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hamquilter
N 35° 29.179 W 096° 41.150
14S E 709933 N 3929438
Constructed before Statehood, this building retains much of its original design.
Waymark Code: WMEEZZ
Location: Oklahoma, United States
Date Posted: 05/19/2012
Views: 1
On the southwest corner of Main and Broadway (now Jim Thorpe Blvd.) this two story building had the look of a castle. Originally, the building had only one bay on the east, and three bays on the north. A photo in the gallery shows the original building as it stood when built. An additional section has been built along Jim Thorpe Blvd. and two additional sections to the west.
This red brick building has had a newer facade added on the ground floor level, but the original window openings and turrets remain on the second floor. The entrance which is canted remains, with its pillars and gabled roof. The rounded turret is still seen, however, the cone-shaped top, and the stone caps on the pilasters have been removed.
The First National Bank was one of the first two buildings constructed in Prague in 1902. Established by the Sac & Fox agency banking firm of Charles, Conklin & Josey, it began that first day in 1902 with $30,000 of deposits. Five years later, in 1907 when Oklahoma became a State, its assets were listed at $206,724.
Today, the upper floor is vacant, with the windows boarded. The ground floor is occupied by 5A Fitness and the Williamson Insurance Agency.
Address:
921 Jim Thorpe Blvd.
Prague, OK 74864
Year: 1902
Website: [Web Link]
Current Use of Building: Fitness center and insurance offices
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