Designed by architect Lansing C. Holden Sr., the Bayonne Trust Company building is an excellent example of Beaux-Arts architecture. The general contractor for the building was Wells & Marvin of New York, and the granite work was done by the George Brown Company. Construction began on May 1, 1912, with a budget of $100,000, but it cost $150,000 when completed. The bank opened on November 8, 1913. The Commercial Trust Company, its first occupant, was dissolved in 1948, and the building was sold to the United Jersey Bank. It was subsequently owned by Summit Bank and Fleet National Bank. FleetBoston Financial, which merged with Summit Bancorp in 2001, sold the bank building to the city on December 19, 2001.
Until its purchase by the City of Bayonne, the building had been used as a bank, which has contributed to the preservation of its architectural integrity. The bank was remodeled in the 1970s. The remodeling involved adding drop ceilings that covered up three stained glass windows.[3] The original bronze doors were replaced with double doors of contemporary glass and bronze oxidized aluminum in 1979. The two-story Vermont granite-clad structure features paired, fluted Ionic columns flanking the front door, with segmented arch windows over the doorway. The entrance is in a pediment portico. The stone lintel over the door has the engraving "Incorporated 1902." The original four-riser granite stairs to the entrance are in good condition as is the contemporary wrought iron railing, which is not original to the building. A large gilt lamp adorns each side of the entrance.
Museum
Fleet Bank donated the building to the city of Bayonne in October 2002. The building is now known as the Bayonne Community Museum[4][5] planned to open after the completion of the renovation of the facility and installation of its first exhibition. The non-profit organization[6] is creating a collection which contains variety of artifacts and other donated objects.[7][8] In September 2010 the museum received $240,000 from Hudson County for continued realization of the redevelopment of the building.[3] While the project has exceeded the original $3.1 million projected costs, work proceeds, including the restoration of the terrazzo floor.[9][10] In January 2012, the Bayonne City Council authorized $175,000 contract for the installation of a HVAC system.[11]
While the building has not opened to the public on a regular basis it is available for use for public and private events.[12][13]
^ abc"Bayonne museum eyes opening". NJ.com. October 22, 2009. Retrieved 2010-10-20. City officials plan to open the new Bayonne Community Museum in the former Fleet Bank building at 231 Broadway by early spring next year, said Henry Sanchez, president of the Board of Trustees for Bayonne Community Museum.
^Charles Hack. "Bayonne museum eyes opening". NJ.com. October 22, 2009
^Kowsh, Kate (January 20, 2012). "Bayonne council approves contracts for three city projects". nj.
^Kowsh, Kate (February 1, 2012). "City officials to offer shuttered Bayonne Community Museum's building for public use". nj.
^Kowsh, Kate (February 3, 2012). "Bayonne says its Bayonne Community Museum, never opened to the public, will be made available for special events". nj.
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The Bayonne Community Museum is located in the Bergen Point section of Bayonne Hudson County New Jersey United States Bayonne Trust CompanyU S National Register of Historic PlacesNew Jersey Register of Historic PlacesShow map of Hudson County New JerseyShow map of New JerseyShow map of the United StatesLocation229 231 Broadway Bayonne New JerseyCoordinates40 39 25 N 74 7 35 W 40 65694 N 74 12639 W 40 65694 74 12639Area0 9 acres 0 36 ha Built1912Built byWells amp MarvinArchitectLansing C Holden Sr Architectural styleBeaux ArtsNRHP reference No 06000693 1 NJRHP No 3880 2 Significant datesAdded to NRHPAugust 8 2006Designated NJRHPApril 20 2006 Contents 1 History 2 Museum 3 See also 4 References 5 External linksHistory EditDesigned by architect Lansing C Holden Sr the Bayonne Trust Company building is an excellent example of Beaux Arts architecture The general contractor for the building was Wells amp Marvin of New York and the granite work was done by the George Brown Company Construction began on May 1 1912 with a budget of 100 000 but it cost 150 000 when completed The bank opened on November 8 1913 The Commercial Trust Company its first occupant was dissolved in 1948 and the building was sold to the United Jersey Bank It was subsequently owned by Summit Bank and Fleet National Bank FleetBoston Financial which merged with Summit Bancorp in 2001 sold the bank building to the city on December 19 2001 The building was added to the National Register of Historic Places on August 8 2006 3 Until its purchase by the City of Bayonne the building had been used as a bank which has contributed to the preservation of its architectural integrity The bank was remodeled in the 1970s The remodeling involved adding drop ceilings that covered up three stained glass windows 3 The original bronze doors were replaced with double doors of contemporary glass and bronze oxidized aluminum in 1979 The two story Vermont granite clad structure features paired fluted Ionic columns flanking the front door with segmented arch windows over the doorway The entrance is in a pediment portico The stone lintel over the door has the engraving Incorporated 1902 The original four riser granite stairs to the entrance are in good condition as is the contemporary wrought iron railing which is not original to the building A large gilt lamp adorns each side of the entrance Museum EditFleet Bank donated the building to the city of Bayonne in October 2002 The building is now known as the Bayonne Community Museum 4 5 planned to open after the completion of the renovation of the facility and installation of its first exhibition The non profit organization 6 is creating a collection which contains variety of artifacts and other donated objects 7 8 In September 2010 the museum received 240 000 from Hudson County for continued realization of the redevelopment of the building 3 While the project has exceeded the original 3 1 million projected costs work proceeds including the restoration of the terrazzo floor 9 10 In January 2012 the Bayonne City Council authorized 175 000 contract for the installation of a HVAC system 11 While the building has not opened to the public on a regular basis it is available for use for public and private events 12 13 See also EditHale Whitney Mansion National Register of Historic Places listings in Hudson County New Jersey Exhibitions in Hudson CountyReferences Edit National Register of Historic Places Listings Archived from the original on 2013 02 20 Retrieved 2010 02 25 New Jersey and National Registers of Historic Places Hudson County PDF New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection Historic Preservation Office July 7 2009 p 11 Archived from the original PDF on July 5 2010 Retrieved February 11 2010 a b c Bayonne museum eyes opening NJ com October 22 2009 Retrieved 2010 10 20 City officials plan to open the new Bayonne Community Museum in the former Fleet Bank building at 231 Broadway by early spring next year said Henry Sanchez president of the Board of Trustees for Bayonne Community Museum Charles Hack Bayonne museum eyes opening NJ com October 22 2009 1 Hudson Reporter Hudson County New Jersey Nonprofits and 501C Organizations Search and Download Lists www taxexemptworld com Bayonne Community Museum nearly finished Bayonne Weekly October 29 2009 City of Bayonne press release Archived July 25 2011 at the Wayback Machine BayonneNJ org November 27 2007 Bayonne Community Museum now looking to open in the fall has a beautiful new floor NJ com www nj com Archived from the original on 2010 04 27 Search www nj com Kowsh Kate January 20 2012 Bayonne council approves contracts for three city projects nj Kowsh Kate February 1 2012 City officials to offer shuttered Bayonne Community Museum s building for public use nj Kowsh Kate February 3 2012 Bayonne says its Bayonne Community Museum never opened to the public will be made available for special events nj External links Edit Wikimedia Commons has media related to Bayonne Community Museum Bayonne Community Museum Picture of Bayonne Trust Company in 1923 View of Bayonne Trust Company via Google Street View Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Bayonne Community Museum amp oldid 1121414669, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
