The Old First National Bank of Navasota
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member jhuoni
N 30° 23.234 W 096° 05.436
14R E 779568 N 3365287
The First National Bank of Navasota was built in the 1800s. It is a Texas Historic Landmark (1981) and is on the National Register of Historic Places (1982)
Waymark Code: WMVJJR
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 04/25/2017
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member QuarrellaDeVil
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Marker Number: 8576

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Local architect, contractor and stonemason James Davern and his brother-in-law C.C. Camp built this commercial edifice in the 1880s. Constructed of cement-covered stone rubble, it was remodeled with Renaissance Revival detailing in the 1890s, during the ownership of the First National Bank of Navasota. Occupied by the bank until 1952, it has also housed a hotel, offices, a telephone company, and a variety of stores. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1981 Incise on base: Sponsor Mr. and Mrs. William T. Urquhart
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