Ochopee in Collier County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
Bank of Everglades Building
Photographed By Dave W, December 27, 2022
1. Bank of Everglades Building Marker
The Bank received its charter in 1923 and moved into this impressive building in 1927. It was designed by William O Sparklin who was also the architect for the Court House. There were offices on the second floor.
After the Bank moved to Immokalee in 1962, the building was used as a boarding house and then became the home of the weekly Everglades Echo newspaper in 1979. In 1988 It was sold and has been used as a Bed & Breakfast since then.
The Bank of Everglades building was added the National Register of Historic Places in 1999.
Erected 2014 by Everglades Society for Historic Preservation.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1927.
Location. 25° 51.468′ N, 81° 23.197′ W. Marker is in Ochopee, Florida, in Collier County. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Broadway Avenue West and Hibiscus Street West, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 201 Broadway Ave W, Ochopee FL 34141, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Rod & Gun Club (within shouting distance of this marker); Old Laundry Building - Everglades Women's Club (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct
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Photographed By Dave W, December 27, 2022
2. Bank of Everglades Building Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on January 6, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 6, 2023, by Dave W of Co, Colorado. This page has been viewed 69 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 6, 2023, by Dave W of Co, Colorado. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
