Third National Bank (Syracuse, New York)

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Third National Bank
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Location107 James St., Syracuse, New York
Coordinates 43°3′5″N76°9′7″W / 43.05139°N 76.15194°W / 43.05139; -76.15194 Coordinates: 43°3′5″N76°9′7″W / 43.05139°N 76.15194°W / 43.05139; -76.15194
Built1885
ArchitectRussell, Archimedes
Architectural styleQueen Anne
NRHP reference No. 72000896 [1]
Added to NRHPSeptember 22, 1972

The Third National Bank, also known as the Community Chest Building, is located on James Street in Syracuse, New York. It was designed by architect Archimedes Russell in 1885. It is significant for its architecture and for its role in commerce in Syracuse in the late eighteenth century. [2] It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1972. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places . National Park Service. April 15, 2008.
  2. T. Robins Brown (February 1972). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Third National Bank" . Retrieved 2009-01-07.