Columbia in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
First National Bank Museum
Photographed By William Pope, March 24, 2024
1. First National Bank Museum Marker
Inscription.
First National Bank Museum. . Chartered in 1864, The First National Bank of Columbia played a key role in the growth and development of Columbia. Marvelous details from the bank's working years survive, such as the walnut paying-and-receiving teller cages, the furnishings of the President's office the impressive walk-in vault, and the original check-canceller consisting of a tree stump and a specially-designed hammer. The bullet hole, where the only known attempted robbery at this bank was foiled, still exists! The bank occupies the two front rooms of the 1814 Federal-style townhouse built for James Wright, Jr, grandson of Columbia's founding father, John Wright, Sr. Later, the Detwiler family occupied the property for over 100 years from 1852 until 1954. Since 1958, the property has been lovingly restored and maintained by the Motter and Stark families., Guided private and semi-private tours are available by reservation for individuals or groups throughout the year from: , 11 am until 4 pm every Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday., To book your tour, go to: www.bankmuseum.org or Call/Text/WhatsApp: 717.341.7229, or Email: [email protected], (caption) , Built in 1814, the First National Bank Museum is among Columbia's oldest historic sites and is one of the oldest banks in the United States.
Chartered in 1864, The First National Bank of Columbia played a key role in the growth and development of Columbia. Marvelous details from the bank's working years survive, such as the walnut paying-and-receiving teller cages, the furnishings of the President's office the impressive walk-in vault, and the original check-canceller consisting of a tree stump and a specially-designed hammer. The bullet hole, where the only known attempted robbery at this bank was foiled, still exists! The bank occupies the two front rooms of the 1814 Federal-style townhouse built for James Wright, Jr, grandson of Columbia's founding father, John Wright, Sr. Later, the Detwiler family occupied the property for over 100 years from 1852 until 1954. Since 1958, the property has been lovingly restored and maintained by the Motter and Stark families.
Guided private and semi-private tours are available by reservation for individuals or groups throughout the year from: 11 am until 4 pm every Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday.
To book your tour, go to: www.bankmuseum.org or Call/Text/WhatsApp: 717.341.7229, or Email: [email protected]
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Built in 1814, the First National Bank Museum is among Columbia's oldest historic sites and is one of the oldest banks in
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the United States.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1864.
Location. 40° 1.845′ N, 76° 30.244′ W. Marker is in Columbia, Pennsylvania, in Lancaster County. Marker is at the intersection of South Second Street and Locust Street, on the right when traveling south on South Second Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 170 Locust St, Columbia PA 17512, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 1, 2024. It was originally submitted on March 31, 2024, by William Pope of Marietta, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 44 times since then. Photos:1, 2. submitted on March 31, 2024, by William Pope of Marietta, Pennsylvania. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
