History of 312 Main St.
The First National Bank of Towanda opened on this site July 28, 1863. For over 100 years this was the sole place of business for the bank. The original building was demolished in 1874 to make way for construction of the current Classical Revival structure. Designed by architect J. E. Flemming, the facade has four Ionic columns and a projection cornice. Construction was completed in 1909. In 1962 an adjacent building was razed to provide room for a 7,000-square foot addition and drive-through. The bank closed in 1999 and the building remained vacant until Northern Tier Regional Planning and Development Commission occupied it in February 2001.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Man-Made Features. A significant historical month for this entry is February 2001.
Location. 41° 46.015′ N, 76° 26.595′ W. Marker is in Towanda, Pennsylvania, in Bradford County. It is at the intersection of Main Street (U.S. 6) and Court Street, on the left when traveling north on Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 312 Main Street, Towanda PA 18848, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the American Northeast and in the Mid-Atlantic. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Bradford County Courthouse (a few steps from this marker); Century Farm Program (within shouting distance of this marker); World War I Memorial
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Also see . . . Towanda Historic District. Living Places website entry (Submitted on September 28, 2024, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Credits. This page was last revised on September 28, 2024. It was originally submitted on November 6, 2017, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 425 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 6, 2017, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.
