First National Bank of Custer City
Off OK 33, Custer, OKThe First National Bank is significant because it is one of the earliest permanent commercial structures in Custer City, The bank, built in 1903, provided much-needed capital for other commercial ventures. Moreover, the bank provided loans for the growing agricultural sector of the local economy. In addition, the First National Bank provided a sense of permanence for the fledgling town. The second floor of the bank building served as office space for various doctors, dentists, lodges, and other organizations over the years. First National Bank was the only bank to provide banking facilities to townspeople and area farmers during the boom years of 1903 to 1920. After 1920 growth ceased for Custer City, but the bank continued services until 1976. Then a new bank building was constructed on the At present, the old bank building houses a second-highway at the edge of the town. hand clothing store.
Local significance of the building:Listed in National Register of Historic Places in 1985.
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