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The '''Bank of Alabama''' was a bank founded by [[Robert Terrell]] with offices on the corner of [[Avenue E Ensley|Avenue E]] and [[18th Street Ensley|18th Street]] in [[Ensley]]. | The '''Bank of Alabama''' was a bank founded by [[Robert Terrell]] with offices on the corner of [[Avenue E Ensley|Avenue E]] and [[18th Street Ensley|18th Street]] in [[Ensley]]. | ||
The one-story brick bank building, erected about [[1925]], features a deeply recessed entryway surmounted by a an eagle statue under a brick arch. The building was later used as a meeting hall for the [[Olive Branch Lodge]] and as shops. | The one-story brick bank building, erected about [[1925]], features a deeply recessed entryway surmounted by a an eagle statue under a brick arch. The Bank of Alabama merged with the [[Ensley Bank and Trust Company]] during the [[Great Depression]]. | ||
The building was later used as a meeting hall for the [[Olive Branch Lodge]] and as shops. | |||
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Revision as of 17:19, 26 July 2009
The Bank of Alabama was a bank founded by Robert Terrell with offices on the corner of Avenue E and 18th Street in Ensley.
The one-story brick bank building, erected about 1925, features a deeply recessed entryway surmounted by a an eagle statue under a brick arch. The Bank of Alabama merged with the Ensley Bank and Trust Company during the Great Depression.
The building was later used as a meeting hall for the Olive Branch Lodge and as shops.
References
- Prince, A. G. (1982) Landmarks of Ensley: Past and Present. revised edition. Ensley: Best Printing Service