Central Business District in Orlando in Orange County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
First National Bank
190 South Orange
Photographed by Craig Baker
1. First National Bank Marker
Founded in 1911, the People's National Bank became the First National Bank in 1920. The bank constructed this building in 1930, designed by Orlando architect Howard M. Reynolds. The classically inspired Art Deco building featured Egyptian motifs. The bank failed in the early 1930's and was reorganized in 1934 as the First National Bank at Orlando. After the bank moved across Church Street in 1960, the building housed Whitehouse Cafeteria, a drugstore, and Valencia Community College. In 2013 the building was purchased by Nunziata Holdings and was occupied by FBC Mortgage, and Walgreens.
Erected by Orlando Community Redevelopment Agency.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1911.
Location. 28° 32.432′ N, 81° 22.748′ W. Marker is in Orlando, Florida, in Orange County. It is in the Central Business District. It is at the intersection of Orange Avenue and Church Street, on the right when traveling south on Orange Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 190 S Orange Ave, Orlando FL 32801, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Central Florida. It is also in the American South. 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: Orlando Bank & Trust (within shouting distance of this marker); Bumby Hardware
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Photographed by Craig Baker, February 22, 2025
2. First National Bank Marker
Photographed by Craig Baker, February 22, 2025
3. First National Bank Building
Credits. This page was last revised on March 1, 2025. It was originally submitted on February 23, 2025, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 263 times since then and 39 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 23, 2025, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.
