Cedars in Dallas in Dallas County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Citizen's Bank
1905
| — | Original Location: Justin, Texas | — |
Photographed by James Hulse, January 7, 2025
1. Citizen's Bank Marker
Designed to occupy the most prominent corner on Main Street, this bank was built with large, arched windows and equipped with electric lights, a fine oak tellers' cage, and an impressive vault. Compared to the General Store, the interior is rather austere. Banks were places to conduct business, not to loiter or visit.Banks were vital to the economic growth of a community. They not only safeguarded the deposits of customers, they also loaned money that allowed merchants to expand their businesses, helped families to buy homes, and enabled farmers to purchase seeds and equipment. Banks also created new jobs for clerks, tellers, and accountants, and the bank president was usually among the town's most prominent citizens.
After the bank moved to a new building in the 1930s, this structure was used for various purposes, including a café.
Fun Fact
This bank was never robbed, but its "modern" replacement was.
Captions
(Photo #1) The building briefly served as a café, sporting large air conditioners.
(Photo #2) Interior walls needed cosmetic repair.
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Diseñado para ocupar el rincón más prominente en la calle principal, este banco fue construido con grandes ventanales en forma de arco y estaba equipado con luz eléctrica, tenia ventanillas de reja con moldes de roble fino, y una bóveda impresionante. Comparado con la tienda de abarrotes, el interior era más austero. Los bancos eran los lugares para llevar a cabo negocios, no para perder el tiempo o para comadrear.
Los bancos eran vitales para el crecimiento económico de una comunidad. Ellos no sólo salvaguardaban los depósitos de los clientes, sino que también prestaban dinero que los comerciantes necesitaban para crecer sus negocios, ayudaban a las familias a comprar casas, y permitian a los agricultores comprar semillas y maquinaria. Los bancos también creaban nuevos puestos de trabajo para los vendedores, cajeros y contadores, y el presidente del banco era por lo general entre los ciudadanos más prominentes de la ciudad.
Después de que el banco se trasladó a un nuevo edificio en la década de 1930, el edificio se usó para diversos fines, entre ellos un café.
Datos Curiosos
El banco original nunca fue robado, no como su reemplazo "moderno".
Subtítulos
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Photographed by James Hulse, January 7, 2025
2. Citizen's Bank and Marker
(Foto #2) Las paredes interiores necesitaban reparación superficial.
Erected by Dallas County Heritage Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1930.
Location. 32° 46.37′ N, 96° 47.307′ W. Marker is in Dallas, Texas, in Dallas County. It is in Cedars. It is at the intersection of Gano Street and S St Paul Street on Gano Street. The marker is located at the front the bank building. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1717 Gano St, Dallas TX 75215, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Prairies & Lakes Region. Globally, it is in 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 Republic of Texas, 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: Blum Brothers General Store (a few steps from this marker); Main Street (a few steps from this marker); Browder Springs Hall (a few steps from this marker); Saloon (within shouting distance of this marker); Honoring Sarah Horton Cockrell (within shouting distance of this marker); Railroad Depot (within shouting distance of this marker); Water for Dallas (within shouting distance of this marker); Miller Cabin (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Dallas.
More about this marker. The historical building
Photographed by James Hulse, January 7, 2025
3. Inside view of the Citizen's Bank
Credits. This page was last revised on January 9, 2025. It was originally submitted on January 8, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 218 times since then and 33 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 8, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
