First unit in structure was built 1883--year private bank was opened by D.C. Cogdell and John H. Traylor. National Bank charter was issued in 1887 and second structural unit was later acquired. Besides the organizers, officials have included Jeff Nutt (1900-32); C.H. Bencini (1935-36); Jake Green (1936-48); Henry Zweifel (1929-70); John S. Luton (1952- ). The hand-hewn native limestone structure is a good example of Victorian commercial building. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1972
Getting there
32.4428, -97.7869
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