First National Bank and Trust Company
Freeport, NY
The First National Bank (commonly referred to as the Meadow Brook Bank) originally opened in 1911. Despite its name, it was the second bank in Freeport, formed after the Freeport Bank in 1892.
In 1929, a six-story building was constructed as Art Deco in a style evocative of the Flatiron Building in Manhattan. It was the tallest building east of Jamaica when it was completed.
The building was designed and built by noted architects, the Hoggson Brothers. During World War II, an observation tower was constructed on the roof of the building for enemy plane spotting. The bank was also authorized to receive and honor all ration checks. For decades this bank served as a depository for Village municipal funds.
In the 1940s, the First National Bank and Trust Company began to merge with other Long Island financial institutions.
In 1991, the freestanding four sided clock that is located near the bank’s entrance was locally landmarked and restored.
Information created by Freeport Memorial Library.
Unfortunately, in 2019 despite qualifying for historical landmark status the building was demolished. The only thing that remains are three of the Art Deco Mayan Reliefs.
Logging requirements are simple:
1. The clock next to the reliefs has a small tag on the base. Email or message me through geocaching the lot # and manufactured date.
2. Take a picture of yourself or signature geocaching item at the site and post it in your log. You do not have to show your face.
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