National Valley Bank Explained

National Valley Bank
Nrhp Type:cp
Nocat:yes
Designated Other1:Virginia Landmarks Register
Designated Other1 Date:December 19, 1978[1]
Designated Other1 Number:132-0023
Designated Other1 Num Position:bottom
Location:12-14 W. Beverly St., Staunton, Virginia
Coordinates:38.1492°N -79.0733°W
Architect:Collins, T.J. & Son
Architecture:Beaux Arts
Added:June 19, 1979
Area:less than one acre
Refnum:79003301

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.[2]

It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1979. It is located in the Beverley Historic District.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Virginia Landmarks Register. Virginia Department of Historic Resources. 19 March 2013.
  2. Web site: National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: National Valley Bank . William T. Frazier. November 1978. Virginia Department of Historic Resources. and Accompanying photo