Anthracite Bank of Tamaqua - Tamaqua PA
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Don.Morfe
N 40° 47.831 W 075° 58.364
18T E 417940 N 4516698
The Anthracite Bank of Tamaqua was built by William Donaldson in 1850 as the town’s first bank.
Waymark Code: WM12H28
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 05/27/2020
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The Anthracite Bank of Tamaqua was built by William Donaldson in 1850 as the town’s first bank. In 1865 it became the First National Bank and moved across the street. During the 1880’s the building served as the home of Col. Henry L. Cake who let troops into several American Civil War battles including Williamsburg and Crampton’s Gap. The Italianate and Federal style structure is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Group that erected the marker: Tamaqua, Pennsylvania
Address of where the marker is located. Approximate if necessary:
intersection of West Broad Street (U.S. 209) and North Nescopec Street
Tamaqua , PA USA
18252
URL of a web site with more information about the history mentioned on the sign: Not listed
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