National Valley Bank

National Valley Bank
National Valley Bank, December 2011
Location 12-14 W. Beverly St., Staunton, Virginia
Coordinates 38°8′57″N 79°4′24″W / 38.14917°N 79.07333°WCoordinates: 38°8′57″N 79°4′24″W / 38.14917°N 79.07333°W
Area less than one acre
Built 1903
Architect Collins, T.J. & Son
Architectural style Beaux Arts
Governing body Private
NRHP Reference # 79003301[1]
VLR # 132-0023
Significant dates
Added to NRHP June 19, 1979
Designated VLR December 19, 1978[2]

National Valley Bank, also known as United Virginia Bank, is a historic bank building located in Staunton, Virginia. It was built in 1903 and is a one-story, three bay, Beaux Arts-style building constructed of granite, brick and carved limestone. Its design was based on the Roman Arch of Titus. It features semi-engaged, fluted columns of the Corinthian order flanking the central entrance. The interior features a coffered plaster ceiling. General John Echols (1823-1896) founded the bank in 1865 and served as its first president. His son Edward Echols, who built Oakdene, served as the National Valley Bank's third president from 1905-1915.[3]

It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1979.[1] It is located in the Beverley Historic District.

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. 2010-07-09.
  2. "Virginia Landmarks Register". Virginia Department of Historic Resources. Retrieved 19 March 2013.
  3. William T. Frazier (November 1978). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: National Valley Bank". Virginia Department of Historic Resources. and Accompanying photo