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Demolition of First National Bank Building (139 East Bay Street)

Description

Two B&W photographs of 139 East Bay Street (First National Bank Building) during its demolition.

a: Street (east) elevation showing the partially demolished building. Columns are prominent. The pedestrian safety walkway is in front of building and plywood barrier. Edges of neighboring buildings on either side also in view (137 East Bay, 141 East Bay).

b: Same view as Photo A but demolition has progressed.

Item Details

Object ID: EBAY.139.3a-b
Creator: Schwartz, Louis, 1915-1993
Date: 1957
Subjects:
Bank Buildings--South Carolina--Charleston
Historic Buildings--South Carolina--Charleston
Lost Architecture--South Carolina--Charleston