The First National Bank / Longwood Barnes & Noble

Farmville Historic Main Street Walking Tour

The First National Bank / Longwood Barnes & Noble

Farmville, Virginia 23901, United States

Created By: Public History

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The Longwood bookstore used to be owned and operated by a bank. The building was used as the First National Bank from 1900 until it eventually shut down. The bank originally only occupied the front corner of the space, before expanding in the 1950’s to the current size of the building. The image attached is an architectural drawing of the building done to show what the expansion would look like before it happened.

The current occupant of the space is Longwoods bookstore. However, you can see the design elements of when it was still a bank. The architecture along the outside of the bank is very reminiscent of older banks, with the large stone slabs and impressive windows. The biggest sign of its former heritage however, is the large bank vault inside where you can enjoy your coffee.

Sources:

The Farmville Historical Society

This point of interest is part of the tour: Farmville Historic Main Street Walking Tour


 

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