About this property
The First National Bank is a historic bank building in Huntsville, Alabama. The temple-form Greek Revival structure was built in 1835–1836. Designed by locally famous architect George Steele, it occupies a prominent position, facing the courthouse square and sitting on a bluff directly above the Big Spring.
Location
Federal Designation
The National Register of Historic Places, administered by the National Park Service, is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical, architectural, archaeological, engineering, or cultural significance. Listing on the National Register recognizes a property's importance to American history but does not place restrictions on private owners; it does, however, make properties eligible for federal historic preservation tax incentives and enables consideration in federal planning decisions. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 74000421. It was listed on October 24, 1974.
Categories
Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was First National Bank listed on the National Register?
First National Bank was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 24, 1974.
What type of historic resource is First National Bank?
First National Bank is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for First National Bank?
The period of significance for First National Bank is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1835.
Can I research the history near First National Bank?
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