The Trust Building. . This building was completed in 1908 by a group of pioneering investors of early San Angelo. The leader was Colonel C.C. Walsh, the president of San Angelo Bank and Trust Company. They built a new state-of-the-art bank unlike any in west Texas for $132,500. It was the first skyscraper of west Texas according to the Standard Times. The San Angelo Bank and Trust Company was changed to Central National Bank in 1914 and remained here until 1966. The building had an extensive remodel in 1959, which destroyed much of its original beauty. After the bank left the building it was used for various other enterprises, until it became vacant in 1982. It remained vacant for several years, changing owners frequently. Its historical significance had been forgotten until it was purchased by Kirby Hartman, who started a major renovation to try and bring the landmark back to its original splendor. It is considered his life-long project.
This building was completed in 1908 by a
group of pioneering investors of early
San Angelo. The leader was Colonel
C.C. Walsh, the president of San Angelo
Bank & Trust Company. They built a new
state-of-the-art bank unlike any in
west Texas for $132,500. It was the
first skyscraper of west Texas according
to the Standard Times. The San Angelo
Bank & Trust Company was changed to
Central National Bank in 1914 and
remained here until 1966. The building
had an extensive remodel in 1959, which
destroyed much of its original beauty.
After the bank left the building it was
used for various other enterprises, until
it became vacant in 1982. It remained
vacant for several years, changing owners
frequently. Its historical significance had
been forgotten until it was purchased by
Kirby Hartman, who started a major
renovation to try and bring the
landmark back to its original splendor.
It is considered his life-long project.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1908.
Location. 31° 27.767′ N, 100° 26.198′ W. Marker is in San Angelo, Texas, in Tom Green County. Marker is at the intersection of South Chadbourne Street and East Beauregard Avenue, on the right when traveling north
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on South Chadbourne Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 30 S Chadbourne St, San Angelo TX 76903, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Also see . . . Early skyscraper - Trust Building, other banks aim to project solidity. Despite their contributions to economic growth, people have long been suspicious about banks and their solvency. So banks across America built impressive buildings to emphasize their strength and stability. San Angelo was no different. (David P. Dewar, The Standard Times, posted Aug. 1, 2009) (Submitted on March 28, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)
Credits. This page was last revised on March 28, 2022. It was originally submitted on March 28, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 118 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on March 28, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
