National Register of Historic Places

Markle Banking & Trust Company Building

Hazleton, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania
Listed
March 28, 1996
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
96000322

About this property

The Markle Banking & Trust Company Building, also known as the Markle Bank Building, Northeastern Building and, currently, as Hayden Tower, is an historic bank building in Hazleton, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, United States. This historic structure was built in 1910 and renovated twice, once in 1923 and again in 1928. It is an eleven-story commercial building that is three bays wide and seven bays deep, with a six-story addition that was designed in the Classical Revival style. It was built using reinforced concrete and faced with limestone.

Location

8 W. Broad St.
Hazleton, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania
40.95385, -75.97442

Categories

ARCHITECTURECOMMERCE
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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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When was Markle Banking & Trust Company Building listed on the National Register?

Markle Banking & Trust Company Building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 28, 1996.

What type of historic resource is Markle Banking & Trust Company Building?

Markle Banking & Trust Company Building is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Markle Banking & Trust Company Building?

The period of significance for Markle Banking & Trust Company Building is recorded as the industrial era.

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