First National Bank (New Roads, Louisiana)

The First National Bank in New Roads, Louisiana is a two-story Classical Revival-style brick building. It was built in 1909 as the new headquarters building of the First National Bank of New Roads, which had been opened in 1905. It costs $7,200 to build and is the only highly styled building in New Roads.[2]

First National Bank
First National Bank (New Roads, Louisiana) is located in Louisiana
First National Bank (New Roads, Louisiana)
First National Bank (New Roads, Louisiana) is located in the United States
First National Bank (New Roads, Louisiana)
Location102 E. Main St., New Roads, Louisiana
Coordinates30°41′33″N 91°26′03″W / 30.69250°N 91.43417°W / 30.69250; -91.43417 (First National Bank)
Arealess than one acre
Built1909
ArchitectEmmett J. Hull
Architectural styleClassical Revival
NRHP reference No.02000653[1]
Added to NRHPJune 20, 2002

The bank failed in 1912 and the building was occupied by the Bank of New Roads, a competitor. It was used as a jewelry store from 1928 to 1998.[2] Starting in 1934, jeweler Oscar Hebert allowed a rear first-floor room to serve as a community library.[2]

References

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  1. ^ "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. November 2, 2013.
  2. ^ a b c National Register staff, Louisiana Division of Historic Preservation (April 2002). "National Register of Historic Places Nomination: First National Bank / Hebert's Jewelry, Bank of New Roads". National Park Service. Retrieved March 23, 2021. With accompanying seven photos from 2002