LaCoste City Hall

LaCoste City Hall. LaCoste National Bank. The LaCoste City Hall was built in 1912 as the LaCoste National Bank building. In 1974 the bank moved from this original location to the new bank building across the street. The original structure was sold to the City of LaCoste and has continued to serve the community as the city hall and police station., The LaCoste National Bank was founded in March of 1912 with a capital stock investment of $25,000. The original staff was made up of: Joseph Conrad, president; Emil Schmidt, vice-president; and H.C. Heilig, cashier. By 1916 the bank's total assets exceeded $250,000. The bank remained solvent through the years due to conservative banking practices and the support of the local community. The bank provided structure to the explosive economy of a bustling railroad community and through the years of drought and recession the bank aided farmers, ranchers, rail men and families with the kindness and understanding that only a small town bank can provide. The LaCoste National Bank was purchased in 2010 by the Community National Bank, Hondo.