Commercial Bank and Banker's House
United States historic place in Natchez, Mississippi. Built 1838. Added to the National Register in 1974, and a National Historic Landmark.
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What it is
The Commercial Bank and Banker's House is an unusual combination building, housing both a bank premises and the principal banker's residence, at 206 Main Street and 107 Canal Street in Natchez, Mississippi. Built in 1833, it is a remarkably high-quality and well-preserved example of Greek Revival architecture. It was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1974. The bank portion of the building, used for a time by a Christian Science congregation, is presently vacant, while the house portion is a private residence. Both buildings have carved limestone used extensively, columns, lintels, window sills, and the entire facade is carved limestone, with the walls being 20" thick brick construction with scored plaster to have the appearance of large limestone blocks.
Text from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
The record
| Property type | Building |
| Address | 206 Main St. and 107 Canal St., Natchez, MS |
| County | Adams County |
| Listed | May 30, 1974 |
| Listed for | Architecture |
| Level of significance | National |
| Also known as | First Church of Christ, Scientist, and Banker's House |
| Reference number | 74002252 |
| Built | 1838 · more from the 1830s |
| Type of place | bank building, house |
| Style | Greek Revival architecture |
| Designations | National Historic Landmark, National Register of Historic Places contributing property |
| Contributing resources | 1 building |
| Standing | Yes |
The nomination form, the document that argues why this place matters, is in the National Archives: Read the nomination ↗
Visiting
| Address | 206 Main St. and 107 Canal St., Natchez, MS |
| Coordinates | 31.5613° N, 91.4051° W · Directions ↗ |
| Also in Natchez | 116 listed places in Natchez → · walking tours → |
| Nearest national park unit | Natchez National Historical Park · 1 mile · on Park Atlas |
| Federal campgrounds nearby | Clear Springs Recreation Area (Ms) 26 miles |
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Drawings & photographs
Measured drawings and photographs from the Library of Congress. Public domain. All 1 record ↗
Map
Nearby in Adams County
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Questions people ask
When was Commercial Bank and Banker's House listed on the National Register?
May 30, 1974. It is also a National Historic Landmark, the higher of the two designations.
Source: National Park Service
When was Commercial Bank and Banker's House built?
1838, in the Greek Revival architecture style.
Source: Wikidata
Can I visit Commercial Bank and Banker's House?
No public access is recorded. A National Register listing recognizes a place; it does not open it to visitors.
Source: National Park Service
Where is Commercial Bank and Banker's House?
206 Main St. and 107 Canal St., Natchez, Adams County, Mississippi. The nearest national park unit is Natchez National Historical Park, 1 mile away.
Source: Natchez National Historical Park
Are there historic photographs or drawings of Commercial Bank and Banker's House?
Yes. The Historic American Buildings Survey at the Library of Congress has drawings or photographs of it.
Source: Library of Congress
Where is the nomination form for Commercial Bank and Banker's House?
The National Archives holds the nomination form, the document that made the case for listing.
Source: National Archives
Are there campgrounds near Commercial Bank and Banker's House?
One federal campground is within reach, Clear Springs Recreation Area (Ms), 26 miles away.
Source: Campsite Atlas
Is there cell service at Commercial Bank and Banker's House?
FCC coverage maps show Verizon 5G, AT&T 5G, and T-Mobile 5G at the listed point. Coverage indoors and behind old masonry is another matter.
Source: FCC Broadband Map
Sources
Location, type and contributing counts come from the National Park Service's National Register spatial data. Listing dates come from the National Register office's spreadsheet where it carries the listing. Construction date, architect, style, photograph and encyclopedia link come from Wikidata and Wikimedia Commons, matched on reference number 74002252. Nothing here is transcribed by hand. The nomination form and photographs ↗ at NPGallery are the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service, and the form is often the best description of the place. The description under "What it is" is the opening of the Wikipedia article, CC BY-SA. Drawings and photographs are Historic American Buildings Survey records at the Library of Congress, public domain.