Somerville in Somerset County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Former Second National Bank
1 West Main St
— 1914 —
Photographed By Doran Howitt, February 26, 2013
1. Second National Bank Marker
Banking has been conducted on this corner since c. 1857. This beaux arts building of terra cotta brick was designed by local architect Jay C. Van Nuys. It replaced a brick bank structure that was moved to 23 South Bridge StreetTopics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1857.
Location. 40° 34.075′ N, 74° 36.719′ W. Marker is in Somerville, New Jersey, in Somerset County. Marker is at the intersection of Main St and S. Bridge St. on Main St. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1 W Main St, Somerville NJ 08876, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Somerset County 9/11 Memorial and Clock Tower (within shouting distance of this marker); Somerset County Court House Green (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Fourth New Jersey Infantry Appreciation to Somerville (about 400 feet away); Former Public Library (about 500 feet away); Washington’s Route from Princeton to Morristown (about 500 feet away); Somerset Hotel
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Photographed By Doran Howitt, February 26, 2013
2. Former Second National Bank
Too bad the terra cotta has been painter over...
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on February 27, 2013, by D Howitt of Bergen County, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 466 times since then and 42 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 27, 2013, by D Howitt of Bergen County, New Jersey. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
