Farmers and Merchants Bank (Geneva, New York)

Farmers and Merchants Bank

Farmers and Merchants Bank, August 2009
Location 24-26 Linden St., Geneva, New York
Coordinates 42°52′3″N 76°59′2″W / 42.86750°N 76.98389°W / 42.86750; -76.98389Coordinates: 42°52′3″N 76°59′2″W / 42.86750°N 76.98389°W / 42.86750; -76.98389
Area less than one acre
Built 1914
Architectural style Classical Revival
NRHP Reference # 08000102[1]
Added to NRHP February 28, 2008

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 2 12-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]

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

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