The first project in West Palm Beach by local architects Harvey and Clarke, a Beaux-Arts bank that opened in 1922.
At a glance
The American National Bank Building stands at 114 South Olive Avenue in West Palm Beach, Florida. The three-story structure was designed by the local firm Harvey and Clarke. It opened in 1922 and served as a bank until 1931.
History
This was the first project in the city designed by Harvey and Clarke. The bank operated for nine years, closing its doors in 1931. After that, offices moved in. Tenants included the United States Department of Labor. Restaurants, such as Morrison’s Cafeteria, also occupied the building.
What you see
The building is a three-story Beaux-Arts style composition. The style is expressed in its classical detailing and formal street presence at the corner site on Olive Avenue.
Cultural significance
On October 8, 1997, the American National Bank Building was added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places. The listing recognizes the building’s local architectural and commercial history.
Key facts
- Country: United States
- City: West Palm Beach
- Coordinates: 26.7116, -80.0534
Practical information & getting there
The former bank is at 114 South Olive Avenue in downtown West Palm Beach. It can be reached on foot from Clematis Street or by local bus routes serving South Olive Avenue.
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