Lancaster Trust Company
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Banking |
| Founded | 1910 |
| Defunct | 1932 |
| Headquarters | Lancaster, Pennsylvania , United States |
The Lancaster Trust Company is a notable historic banking edifice situated in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, within Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.
In 1983, it gained recognition by being placed on the National Register of Historic Places.
History and architectural features
Conceived in 1910 by architect C. Emlen Urban, this Beaux-Arts style building was constructed from 1911 to 1912 as an addition to a pre-existing five-story structure dating back to 1889–1890. The facility encompasses the Main Banking Room, Board Room, vaults, basement areas, lavatories, and connecting corridors. It rests on a limestone base and is distinguished by its red brick exterior. Following the bank's collapse in 1932, the premises remained unoccupied for approximately fifty years.
Subsequently, the site became home to the Lancaster Quilt and Textile Museum, which displayed Amish quilts from the late 19th through the 20th century that are indigenous to the local area.
The Trust Performing Arts Center
Beginning in 2013, the structure has functioned as The Trust Performing Arts Center, managed by the Worship & Performing Arts division of Lancaster Bible College. This venue hosts a variety of community events including concerts, lectures, art exhibitions, and theatrical performances.
External links
- Bank buildings on the National Register of Historic Places in Pennsylvania
- Beaux-Arts architecture in Pennsylvania
- Commercial buildings completed in 1912
- Buildings and structures in Lancaster, Pennsylvania
- 1912 establishments in Pennsylvania
- National Register of Historic Places in Lancaster, Pennsylvania