Name/Title

Photo

Entry/Object ID

FCC2023.88

Description

Ivy covered building with door on the front corner, identified as the National Bank of Vergennes.

Photograph Details

Subject Place

* Untyped Subject Place

Ferrisburgh

County

Addison County

State/Province

Vermont

Context

This Greek Revival brick bank building at the corner of Main and North Maple streets was constructed in 1842 to house the Bank of Vergennes. The bank had been established in 1825 and operated first in the William White building at the corner of Main and Green streets. In 1865 the bank was rechartered as the National Bank of Vergennes. The building was also the second home for the Susan Strong Library. The library began in two third-floor rooms at the Stevens House in 1876 and moved to the back ell of the bank building in 1886. All the books from this library were transferred to the Bixby Memorial Library when it opened next door in 1912.

Collection

Fort Cassin Collection

Cataloged By

Remsen, Nancy

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Label

Location

On top of photo

Transcription

National Bank, Vergennes, Vt.

Dimensions

Height

5-1/2 in

Width

3-1/4 in

Color

Black, White

Relationships

Related Places

Place

* Untyped Place

Ferrisburgh, Lake Champlain

County

Addison County

State/Province

Vermont

Related Events

Event

War of 1812

Provenance

Notes

Photos photographed and scanned with permission from owner, Richard Alther, Ferrisburgh.

Created By

Nancy Remsen

Create Date

November 12, 2023

Updated By

Nancy Remsen

Update Date

November 21, 2023