Eldorado in Schleicher County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
First National Bank Building
Photographed By Duane Hall, March 23, 2018
1. First National Bank Building Marker
Inscription.
First National Bank Building. . Local investors raised $30,000 in 1906 to form the First National Bank of Eldorado, Texas. Contractors Drew and Harvey used native limestone to construct this bank building in 1907. Its Renaissance Revival style features segmented arches and exaggerated dentils capped by a 3-part parapet with spherical finials. The bank merged with the Eldorado State Bank in 1913 and remained here until 1942. This site subsequently became a popular pool and domino hall. ,
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1993.
Local investors raised $30,000 in 1906 to form the First National Bank of Eldorado, Texas. Contractors Drew and Harvey used native limestone to construct this bank building in 1907. Its Renaissance Revival style features segmented arches and exaggerated dentils capped by a 3-part parapet with spherical finials. The bank merged with the Eldorado State Bank in 1913 and remained here until 1942. This site subsequently became a popular pool and domino hall.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1993
Erected 1993 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 1532.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1906.
Location. 30° 51.554′ N, 100° 36.063′ W. Marker is in Eldorado, Texas, in Schleicher County. Marker is on SW Main Street south of E. Murchison Avenue (U.S. 190), on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 105 SW Main St, Eldorado TX 76936, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 8, 2018. It was originally submitted on April 8, 2018, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas. This page has been viewed 179 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on April 8, 2018, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas.
