Farmers and Merchants Bank (Geneva, New York) explained

Farmers and Merchants Bank
Nrhp Type:cp
Nocat:yes
Location:24-26 Linden St., Geneva, New York
Coordinates:42.8675°N -76.9839°W
Built:1914
Architecture:Classical Revival
Added:February 28, 2008
Area:less than one acre
Refnum:08000102

Farmers and Merchants Bank, also known as Geneva Savings Bank, is a historic bank building located at Geneva in Ontario County, New York. It was constructed in 1914–1915 and is a -story, three-bay brick building with a cast stone facade. The facade embodies a full range of Neoclassical features derived from ancient Greek architecture that were meant to convey a sense of integrity, durability, and reliability to the venerable financial institution of public banking.[1]

It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2008. It is located in the Geneva Commercial Historic District.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: National Register of Historic Places Registration: Farmers and Merchants Bank. December 2007. 2009-06-14 . Nancy L. Todd. New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation. See also: Web site: Accompanying five photos.