Phoenix Bank of Nansemond explained

Phoenix Bank of Nansemond
Nrhp Type:cp
Nocat:yes
Designated Other1:Virginia Landmarks Register
Designated Other1 Date:August 20, 1990[1]
Designated Other1 Number:133-0086
Designated Other1 Num Position:bottom
Location:339 E. Washington St., Suffolk, Virginia
Coordinates:36.7267°N -76.5786°W
Architecture:Chicago, Commercial Style
Added:January 24, 1991
Area:less than one acre
Refnum:90002159

Phoenix Bank of Nansemond is a historic bank building located at Suffolk, Virginia. It was built in 1921, and is a two-story, two-bay, rectangular brick building. The bank was founded bya group of African-American entrepreneurs in 1919 and served the black farmers and laborers of Suffolk and surrounding Nansemond County. The bank survived until 1931.[2]

It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1991. It is located in the Suffolk 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: Phoenix Bank of Nansemond . Jennifer A. Bryant. June 1990. Virginia Department of Historic Resources. and Accompanying four photos