Double Bank Marker

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New Bedford in Bristol County, Massachusetts — The American Northeast (New England)

Double Bank

By Bryan Simmons, August 2012

1. Double Bank Marker

Inscription. Seeing Double
As you gaze across Water Street toward the eight-pillar institution, compare closely what you see in the photograph with what stands here today. Built in 1831, the building was designed by architect Russell Warren. For 61 years the building housed two banks-Merchants Bank on the right and Mechanics Bank on the left. The prosperous whaling elite walked their money through the right door, while humble shopkeepers and skilled tradespeople marched their money through the left.

Location. 41° 38.138′ N, 70° 55.381′ W. Marker is in New Bedford, Massachusetts, in Bristol County. Marker is on Williams Street, on the right when traveling east. Click for map. Marker is in this post office area: New Bedford MA 02740, United States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Centre Street (within shouting distance of this marker); The Mariner's Home (within shouting distance of this marker); Viking (within shouting distance of this marker); New Bedford Historic District (within shouting distance of this marker); The Seamen's Bethel (about 300 feet away, in a direct line); The Andrew Robeson House (about 300 feet away); Signs of the Time (about 300 feet away); The Dartmouth (about 300 feet away). Click for a list of all markers in New Bedford.

By Bryan Simmons, August 2012

2. Double Bank Marker

Credits. This page originally submitted on August 8, 2012, by Bryan Simmons of Attleboro, Massachusetts. This page has been viewed 98 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 8, 2012, by Bryan Simmons of Attleboro, Massachusetts. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.