1907 - First National Bank - Route 66, Erick, Oklahoma, USA. - Dated Buildings and Cornerstones on Waymarking.com

First National Bank - Listed in the National Register of Historic Places. The two story building was erected in 1907 & served as the town's bank, it also had a barber shop. The top floor was used for office space. A bank operated here until 1968. Now it houses the 100th Meridian Museum.

100th Meridian Museum Information: Dedicated to the disputed international border with Mexico & later the State boundary between Oklahoma & Texas.
This oddball Museum, is housed in the recently refurbished, substantial, former First National Bank building, that stands alongside an old alignment of US-66, that used to pass through downtown Erick, The road is now sign posted as "Historic Route 66".

The Museum features mostly Cultural History dedicated to the presentation of 100th Meridian Line, from prehistoric time, to present day. They also feature Route 66, & the 35 parallel

100th Meridian Museum:
"Dedicated to the presentation of 100th Meridian Line, which has served as an often disputed international and, later, state boundary for the past 166 years. Special emphasis is placed on the many surveys that were made on the line, and the land disputes arising from them. Exhibits depict life along the 100th Meridian from prehistoric time through early day Erick. They also feature Route 66." Text Source: (visit link)

Address:
Sheb Wooley Ave & Roger Miller Blvd, (Former U.S.66 Hwy) Erick, Oklahoma, USA

Year of construction: 1907 Full inscription: 19 FIRST 07 NATNL BANK Cross-listed waymark: Not listed

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