Bank Of America
The Patchogue Bank
Bank Of America Building (47 West Main Street) was opened in 1925 as the Citizens Trust Company. Citizen’s Trust was renamed The Patchogue Bank after these two banks were forced to merge in 1933 after many U.S. bank failures and FDR’s Bank Holiday solution. The Patchogue Advance covered the Bank’s last payment to the federal government in 1954 for the bailout funds the bank received in 1933.
The beautiful temple fronted facade is a Greek Revival building. Ornate pediments crown the Greek columns. The alternating floral motifs above the entry transom contrast with the simplicity of the relief “rounds” on the door surround. Simple dentil molding above the floral motifs is reiterated below the massive “The Patchogue Bank” sign and in the temple’s gable.