First State Bank - Mineola, TX - Converted Bank Buildings on Waymarking.com

"Neoclassical brick and concrete building was built in 1927 by the First State Bank. It is dominated by a corner entrance with three-quarter-height concrete columns with Corinthian capitals. The entry door is replacement glass and aluminum, and the concrete door surround is decorated with Classical art such as acanthus leaves. The three-part transom above the doorway is flanked by fluted scrollwork and covered by a non-original canopy. The frieze above the columns are simply decorated with one acanthus leaf above each column, and are otherwise smooth. Above the fascia, the cornice features a row of curved spindles set in front of a panel of recessed brick. The side elevations feature bays of windows separated by wide brick pilasters set on concrete pedestals. Some pilasters have capitals featuring acanthus leaves. A second door is located on the south elevation. The east elevation features single-pane fixed sash, while the south elevation features aluminum four-pane fixed sash, both of which are replacement.

In 1932 the First State Bank merged with Mineola First National Bank; after that the building was occupied by the Mineola Federal Savings and Loan. The Mineola Federal Savings and Loan moved to a new building at 215 West Broad Street in 1965. The building was home to Lott's Insurance Agency by 197 6 and is still owned by the Lott family."