Central Business District in Orlando in Orange County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
Orlando Bank & Trust
100 South Orange Avenue
| | Metcalf Building | |
Photographed by Craig Baker, February 22, 2025
1. Orlando Bank & Trust Marker
The Orlando Bank & Trust organized in 1906 and purchased the old First National Bank building. In 1923 the bank temporarily moved to allow construction of a 10-story building. This classically inspired skyscraper opened in 1924. In 1930, H.W. Metcalf bought the structure, which has been known since as the Metcalf Building.
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 1924.
Location. 28° 32.474′ 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 Pine Street, on the right when traveling south on Orange Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 100 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: First National Bank (within shouting distance of this marker); 1885 Bell (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Orlandos Round Building (about 600 feet away); Votes For Women (about 600 feet away); Rogers Building (about 600 feet away); Angebilt Hotel
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Photographed by Craig Baker, February 22, 2025
2. Orlando Bank & Trust Marker
Photographed by Craig Baker, February 22, 2025
3. Orlando Bank & Trust
Credits. This page was last revised on June 30, 2025. It was originally submitted on March 2, 2025, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 234 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 2, 2025, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.
