Farmers' and Exchange Bank | |
.jpg) Farmers' and Exchange Bank | |
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| Location | 141 E. Bay St., Charleston, South Carolina |
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| Coordinates | 32°46′39.5″N 79°55′38″W / 32.777639°N 79.92722°W |
| Built | 1853–54 |
| Architect | Edward C. Jones; Francis D. Lee |
| Architectural style | Moorish Revival, Exotic Revival |
| Part of | Charleston Historic District (ID66000964) |
| NRHP reference No. | 73001685 |
| Significant dates | |
| Added to NRHP | November 7, 1973[1] |
| Designated NHL | November 7, 1973[2] |
| Designated NHLDCP | October 9, 1960 |
The Farmers' and Exchange Bank is a historic commercial building in Charleston, South Carolina. Built in 1853–54, it is an architecturally distinctive building, with Moorish Revival features rarely seen in the United States. The building is recognizable for its use of muqarnas—characteristic of Persian and North African architecture—as well as its large arched windows and striking red sandstone facade. It was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1973.[2][3][4]
- ^ "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. January 23, 2007.
- ^ a b "Farmers' and Exchange Bank". National Historic Landmark summary listing. National Park Service. Archived from the original on June 6, 2011. Retrieved March 7, 2008.
- ^ "Farmers' and Exchange Bank, Charleston County (141 E. Bay St., Charleston)". National Register Properties in South Carolina listing. South Carolina Department of Archives and History. Retrieved March 7, 2008.
- ^ Tray Stephenson and Bernard Kearse (April 19, 1973). National Register of Historic Places Inventory-Nomination: Farmers' and Exchange Bank (pdf). National Park Service. and Accompanying one photo, exterior, undated (32 KB)