National Register of Historic Places

American National Bank Building

Pensacola, Escambia County, Florida
Listed
November 17, 1978
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
78000940

About this property

The American National Bank Building (also known as the Florida National Bank Building, the Seville Tower or Empire Building) is a historic bank in Pensacola, Florida, United States. On November 17, 1978, it was added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places. It was designed by New York architect J. E. R. Carpenter. The tower was erected in 1910 at a cost of $250,000. It was the tallest building in Florida at the time of its completion, and remained the tallest in the City of Pensacola until 1974. The building was added to the National Register of Historic Places on 17 November 1978. Its location on the northeast corner of Palafox and Government Streets, is also the site of the first telephone exchange in Florida with exclusive operating rights, established by Southern Bell on September 1, 1880, and serving 31 telephones. Escambia County listings at National Register of Historic Places Escambia County listings at Florida's Office of Cultural and Historical Programs

Location

226 S. Palafox St.
Pensacola, Escambia County, Florida
30.40951, -87.21454

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When was American National Bank Building listed on the National Register?

American National Bank Building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on November 17, 1978.

What type of historic resource is American National Bank Building?

American National Bank Building is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for American National Bank Building?

The period of significance for American National Bank Building is recorded as the industrial era.

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