Panama City in Bay County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)

Bank of St. Andrews

1907-08

Photographed by Brandon D Cross

1. Bank of St. Andrews Marker

Inscription. Bay County's Oldest Bank was originally a beautiful one-story building of old style concrete block or cement Stone (earlier referred to as "artificial stone"). It is the only remaining example of this particular old style craftsmanship left in Bay County.

The Bank of St. Andrews was established in 1907 with starting capital of $15,000 and six Directors: J. H. Drummond, President (also first Mayor of St. Andrews), J. M. Trousdale, L. M. Ware, W. H. Milton, W. E. Mathis, and F. Bullock, Cashier. Construction of this building was completed in early 1908. In 1930, Commercial Bank purchased the Bank's assets and transferred its holdings. In the '30's, 40's and '50's, the building served as a real estate office, a second hand shop and the St. Andrew Bakery respectively. After a second floor addition; the Painter's Local 992 occupied the upstairs from 1953 to 1975. In 1975, The Beach Bag gift shop occupied the building until 1979. After a. long period of little use, the City of Panama City installed a Police Sub-Station in 1998. Under CEO/President Terry DuBose, Coastal Community Bank acquired the property in late 2005 and began an extensive restoration project. The restoration consisted of removal of the stucco exterior coating, installation of a duplicated copper ceiling to match the original, replacement of the original oversized

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windows and renovation of the entire building to its original function and appearance. The newly restored Bank opened in 2007.

Erected by Historic St. Andrew’s Waterfront Partnership-Panama City.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1907.

Location. 30° 10.051′ N, 85° 42.087′ W. Marker is in Panama City, Florida, in Bay County. It is at the intersection of Beck Avenue and 10th Street, on the right when traveling north on Beck Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1000 Beck Avenue, Panama City FL 32401, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is on the Florida Panhandle.

It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Deep South,

and on the Gulf Coast.

Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

a Gulf of Mexico state,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain,

the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Honoring the History (within shouting distance of this marker); Azalea Court (within shouting distance of this marker); Lion Fountain (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Vietnam Memorial (about 300 feet away); Salt Kettle (about 300 feet away); The Old Sentry (about 300 feet away); Historic St. Andrew Church (about 400 feet away); The “Cap’n Scuba” House (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Panama City.

Also see . . .
1. Walk Historic St. Andrews/Panama City. (Submitted on April 22, 2024, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)
2. Historic St. Andrew’s Waterfront Partnership- Panama City.

Photographed by Brandon D Cross

2. Bank of St. Andrews Marker

(Submitted on April 22, 2024, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)

Credits. This page was last revised on April 23, 2024. It was originally submitted on April 22, 2024, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 458 times since then and 43 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 22, 2024, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.