Prescott in Yavapai County, Arizona — The American Mountains (Southwest)
Prescott National Bank
Photographed By Joseph Cavinato, January 1, 2003
1. Prescott National Bank Marker
The Prescott National Bank was organized by William Bashford, R.N. Fredericks and others in March, 1893. In October, 1900 Bank President Frank N. Murphy announced the construction of a new bank building on the "Old Wooster Block" at Prescott's "banking intersection" of Gurley and Cortez. The building was completed in January, 1902. Construction of yellow brick with stone accents, identical entrances on Gurley and Cortez Streets are each flanked by two sets of blue granite columns. The bank closed its doors on November 15, 1920. In 1922, Valley Bank consolidated with the First National Bank of Arizona and moved into the building. The use of this building as a bank ceased in 1957 when the building was converted to retail use. In 1998 the building changed hands for the first time in decades and was restored for use as professional offices.Erected by Historic Preservtion Fund and the City of Prescott.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Notable Buildings. A significant historical month for this entry is January 1902.
Location. 34° 32.519′
Photographed By Joseph Cavinato, January 1, 2003
2. Prescott National Bank Marker
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Bank of Arizona and the Electric Buildings (a few steps from this marker); Bashford Block (within shouting distance of this marker); Knights of Pythias Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Site of Territorial Courthouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Statehood Tree / Centennial Witness Tree (within shouting distance of this marker); The Historic Yavapai County Courthouse Plaza Fountain (within shouting distance of this marker); Head Hotel (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Solon Hannibal Borglum America's First Cowboy Sculptor (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Prescott.
More about this marker. The intersection of Gurley and Cortez Streets has historical markets on all four corners. Five more are in sight when standing at the corner of this marker.
Also see . . . Prescott National Bank - Banknotes. Under national bank charter #4851, The Prescott National Bank issued currency. Here is a page with photographs. (Submitted on February 5, 2010, by Az $ of Atlanta, Georgia.)
Photographed By Joseph Cavinato, July 27, 2009
3. Prescott National Bank National Register Marker
1901 - 1902
Photographed By Sharlot Hall Museum Photo - c1940, circa 1940
4. Photo on Marker - Prescott National Bank
circa 1908
5. Postcard mailed in 1908, featuring the Prescott National Bank
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on July 7, 2009, by Joseph Cavinato of Fountain Hills, Arizona. This page has been viewed 1,486 times since then and 47 times this year. Last updated on February 6, 2010, by Joseph Cavinato of Fountain Hills, Arizona. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 7, 2009, by Joseph Cavinato of Fountain Hills, Arizona. 3. submitted on July 29, 2009, by Joseph Cavinato of Fountain Hills, Arizona. 4. submitted on July 8, 2009. 5. submitted on March 4, 2010, by Jack of Atlanta, Georgia. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
