National Register of Historic Places

People's National Bank Building

Rock Hill, York County, South Carolina
Listed
March 25, 1999
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
99000396

About this property

People's National Bank Building, also known as Franklin's Clothing Store, is a historic bank building located at Rock Hill, South Carolina. It was built about 1909–1910, and is a four-story brick building, plus basement. It was the first building in the city constructed as a speculative office building, the first with a passenger elevator, and the tallest commercial building in Rock Hill. The People's National Bank merged with Citizens and Southern National Bank of South Carolina in 1964 and moved out of the building in 1972. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1999.

Location

131-133 E. Main St.
Rock Hill, York County, South Carolina
34.92570, -81.02673

Categories

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Sources

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

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Nearby Historic Sites

US Post Office and Courthouse
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0.1 mi
First Presbyterian Church
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0.2 mi
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0.2 mi
Rock Hill Cotton Factory (Boundary Increase)
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0.2 mi

Nearby Battles

Battle of Cedar Springs (1780)
1780Revolutionary War
3.2 mi

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When was People's National Bank Building listed on the National Register?

People's National Bank Building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 25, 1999.

What type of historic resource is People's National Bank Building?

People's National Bank Building is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for People's National Bank Building?

The period of significance for People's National Bank Building is recorded as the industrial era.

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