Farmers and Exchange Bank
Historic National Landmark
Completed in 1854, the Farmers’ and Exchange Bank is a historic building in Charleston, South Carolina. It was designed by Edward C. Jones and Francis D. Lee in the very notable and distinctive Moorish Revival style that still helps the structure stand out up until now. It is said to be the only example of the style that evolved from the influence of the English Regency architecture.
The building is currently vacant but seems to be in good condition.
The shape of the door and the color and stripes of the block remind me of the El Mezquita Cathedral in Cordova Spain, which used to be one of the world's largest mosques until all mosques were outlawed during the reconquest.
ReplyDeleteThe building looks beautiful, the door so amazing. I like that style.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful door. I'm hoping a new tenant will move in soon.
ReplyDeleteThat's a gorgeous looking door
ReplyDeletereally beautiful. they sure made banks elegant back in the day...
ReplyDeleteIt is a lovely entrance and I bet the inside is just as nice.
ReplyDeleteWell designed entryway. Solid and safe appearing! Suspect many dollars from King Cotton came and went through those doors!
ReplyDeleteThis would sure make a customer feel welcome! Very unusual and beautiful.
ReplyDeleteI was gonna say that this was hysterical, like so many historical markers. But this is far too sedate and comfy. For the bankers. Not the clients. :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! It's too bad it's not in use. Landmark status makes it challenging (and expensive) to bring a building up to code for contemporary use. I hope that's not preventing it from finding a new purpose.
ReplyDeleteI love the symmetry of this building. Too bad it is empty for now.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful door.
ReplyDeleteIt has good bones. Some enterprising developer will find a use for it.
ReplyDeleteThis is gorgeous. Sure beats the old throw-em-up-quick shacks they build now that we call banks!
ReplyDeleteA beautiful entranceway!
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