Construction of the Merchant's Bank and Trust Building, Circa 1920s

Construction of the Merchant's Bank and Trust Building, Circa 1920s

Banks

Whilldin, D.O. (David Oliver) 1881-1970

The 10-story bank building at the corner of what is now University Boulevard and Greensboro Avenue in Tuscaloosa was under construction in this photo and was completed in 1925. Designed by architect D. O. Whilldin, the building was built by the Merchant's Bank and Trust Company which occupied it until 1930, when during the Depression, the bank failed. First National Bank made good on checks written by Merchant's Bank and Trust Company and moved into the building. The first floor was used for banking activities and the upper floors for offices. The First National Bank merged with AmSouth Bank and the building was called the AmSouth Building until 2007 when it was sold to RBC Centura Bank. The bank building stands as a landmark in downtown Tuscaloosa.

Tuscaloosa News Archive

Circa 1925

Betty Slowe (Description)

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Tuscaloosa (AL)

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