Central National Bank - Alva, Oklahoma
Posted by: Groundspeak Charter Member BruceS
N 36° 48.285 W 098° 40.016
14S E 529710 N 4073264
Historic former bank building now law office in Alva, Oklahoma.
Waymark Code: WME4KK
Location: Oklahoma, United States
Date Posted: 04/02/2012
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member Math Teacher
Views: 3

The Central National Bank is part of a Thematic Multiple Submission to the National Register - Territorial Buildings in Downtown Alva.

The Central National Bank is a two-story brick commercial building on a corner. It is in a Plains Commercial style and was built in 1901. During the territorial period the building served as a bank, the first and most enduring bank in the community. The Central National Bank was the principle depository for the county government and many of the most prominent businesses in the community.

The building is in good condition and serves as offices for attorneys.
Street address:
401 College Ave.
Alva, Oklahoma


County / Borough / Parish: Woods

Year listed: 1984

Historic (Areas of) Significance: Event, Architecture/Engineering

Periods of significance: 1900-1924

Historic function: Commerce/Trade

Current function: Commerce/Trade

Privately owned?: yes

Primary Web Site: [Web Link]

Secondary Website 1: [Web Link]

Season start / Season finish: Not listed

Hours of operation: Not listed

Secondary Website 2: Not listed

National Historic Landmark Link: Not listed

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