Farmers and Merchants Bank (Geneva, New York)

Farmers and Merchants Bank, also known as Geneva Savings Bank, is a historic bank building located at Geneva in Ontario County, New York. It was constructed in 1914–1915 and is a 2½ story, three-bay brick building with a cast stone facade. The facade embodies a full range of Neoclassical features derived from ancient Greek architecture that were meant to convey a sense of integrity, durability, and reliability to the venerable financial institution of public banking.[2]

Farmers and Merchants Bank
Farmers and Merchants Bank, August 2009
Location24-26 Linden St., Geneva, New York
Coordinates42°52′3″N 76°59′2″W
Arealess than one acre
Built1914
Architectural styleClassical Revival
NRHP reference No.08000102[1]
Added to NRHPFebruary 28, 2008

It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2008.[1] It is located in the Geneva Downtown Commercial Historic District.

References
  1. "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. March 13, 2009.
  2. Nancy L. Todd (December 2007). "National Register of Historic Places Registration: Farmers and Merchants Bank". New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation. Retrieved 2009-06-14. See also: "Accompanying five photos".


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