National Valley Bank
National Valley Bank, also known as United Virginia Bank, is a historic bank building located in Staunton, Virginia. It was built in 1903 and is a one-story, three-bay, Beaux Arts-style building constructed of granite, brick and carved limestone. Its design was based on the Roman Arch of Titus. It features semi-engaged, fluted columns of the Corinthian order flanking the central entrance. The interior features a coffered plaster ceiling. General John Echols (1823-1896) founded the bank in 1865 and served as its first president. His son Edward Echols, who built Oakdene, served as the National Valley Bank's third president from 1905–1915.[3]
National Valley Bank | |
National Valley Bank, December 2011 | |
| Location | 12-14 W. Beverly St., Staunton, Virginia |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 38°8′57″N 79°4′24″W / 38.14917°N 79.07333°W |
| Area | less than one acre |
| Built | 1903 |
| Architect | Collins, T.J. & Son |
| Architectural style | Beaux Arts |
| NRHP reference No. | 79003301[1] |
| VLR No. | 132-0023 |
| Significant dates | |
| Added to NRHP | June 19, 1979 |
| Designated VLR | December 19, 1978[2] |
It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1979.[1] It is located in the Beverley Historic District.
References edit
- ^ a b "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
- ^ "Virginia Landmarks Register". Virginia Department of Historic Resources. Retrieved 19 March 2013.
- ^ William T. Frazier (November 1978). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: National Valley Bank" (PDF). Virginia Department of Historic Resources. and Accompanying photo