Bank of Scott
| Company type | Historic building |
|---|---|
| Industry | Banking (former) |
| Founded | 1910 |
| Defunct | 1932 |
| Fate | Repurposed for municipal uses and later private residence |
| Headquarters | Scott , United States |
The Bank of Scott is a notable historic commercial edifice located at 1102 Saint Mary Street in Scott, Louisiana. Constructed in 1910, this single-story red brick building is a representative example of early 20th-century Commercial architectural design. It functioned as a banking institution until the onset of the 1932 Great Depression, after which it was repurposed for municipal uses, including serving as a city council chamber until 1957.
From 1957 through 1976, the property underwent various uses and was utilized for storage before being acquired by Paul Begnaud. He transformed the building into his personal home while continuing to receive visitors until his passing in 2015. In 1938, New Deal photographer Russell Lee captured images of the structure to depict the effects of the Depression on small-town America.
On September 19, 2016, the Bank of Scott was officially listed on the National Register of Historic Places.