Name/Title
Florida National BankEntry/Object ID
2016.019.009Description
Florida National Bank
51 West Forsyth Street
Architects: Edward H. Glidden (1902),; Unknown (additons, 1906); Mowbray & Uffinger (remodle, 1916).
Old Florida National Bank (also known as NCNB National Bank of Florida or "the Marble Bank")
Like the Bisbee Building, this building was orignally constructed with the facade half as wide as it is currently. It was originally built as the Merchantile Exchange Bank in 1902, but purchased three years later by the newly organized Florida Bank & Trust (forefunner of the Florida National Bank chain). The Florida Bank & Trust expanded the building to its current size, retaining the Neo-Classical Revival style. The entire facade is covered in marble, including six massive columns also made of marble.
In 1916, the interior was gutted and redesigned by the New York architecture firm of Mowbray and Uffinger. A grand banking room was created, complete with a skylight, coffered ceiling and classical plaster at a cost of $150,000.
During the 1950s, two dropped ceilings that covered the skylight were added and plaster ornamentation were added.
In 1978, the Jacksonville National Bank (then owner) commissioned Robert Broward to guide the restoration of the interior to its 1916 splendor.
Also in this photo: the Florida National Bank and the Florida Life Building. These three buildings currently (2016) make up what is known as the "Laura Street Trio". Notice the cable car tracks heading east of Forsyth Street from Laura Street.Collection
Woodward Photo CollectionMade/Created
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The Woodward Studio, Inc.Lexicon
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Category 08: Communication Objects