First National Bank and Trust Company Building (Perry, Oklahoma)
| Company type | Historic building |
|---|---|
| Industry | Banking (historical) |
| Founded | 1902 |
| Headquarters | Perry, Oklahoma , United States |
| Products | Banking services (historical) |
The First National Bank and Trust Company Building is a notable historic edifice situated at 300 W. 6th St., within the boundaries of the Perry Courthouse Square Historic District in Perry, Oklahoma. Constructed in 1902, this building earned its place on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) in 1979.
Description
Designed by the esteemed architect Joseph Pierre Foucart, this two-story structure exemplifies the Italian Mannerist architectural style, distinguished by its distinctive departure from traditional design conventions. Foucart’s portfolio includes significant Oklahoma landmarks such as those found in Guthrie, Oklahoma and the former Williams Library at Oklahoma State University. Over the years, the building has served various purposes, including housing the Noble County Bank from 1899 to 1903, the First National Bank and Trust Company of Perry between 1903 and 1957, followed by the First Union Life Insurance Company from 1957 until 1975, and more recently functioning as a dental office.
The building occupies a rectangular plot measuring by , constructed primarily of pressed brick and sandstone. Its facade is enhanced with white stone details, wooden columns, and tower elements. The ground level showcases a horseshoe-shaped window crafted from white stone framed by red brickwork, accompanied by a narrow entrance supported by wooden columns. On the right elevation, there are five windows, a bay window, and a simple door. The upper story presents two pairs of double windows on the front facade and five additional windows along the right side.
Originally, the basement accommodated the office and print shop for Oklahoma Neuigkeiten, a German-language weekly newspaper that circulated from 1906 until 1925 with approximately 1,500 readers. Additionally, this level contains a sizable strong box that is no longer in use.
Internally, the first floor is segmented into three rooms alongside the space containing the strong box. The walls feature sections of painted surfaces or wallpapered decoration, illuminated by vintage chandeliers. Doors and windows are framed with yellow pine moldings. Access to the upper floor is provided by a wooden staircase adorned with iron railings and covered in dark red carpeting. Upstairs comprises six rooms, all decorated with antique wallpaper and fitted with ornate chandeliers.