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1903. Narrow, two-story brick Neo-Classical Revival style building with high rusticated granite foundation. Shallow two-story portico with paired Ionic columns (said to be the largest solid granite columns between Washington, DC and Atlanta) and entablature with plain freize and modillioned cornice forming triangular pediment. Around 1909 the Commercial National Bank was formed out of teh Statesville Loan and Trust Co., becoming Statesville's second national bank. In 1929, both Commercial National Bank and First National Bank each had 1% of the state's bank deposits. Commercial National Bank failed later that year. The Statesville Industrial Bank operated at this location from 1937-1966.

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Historic Walton and Gage Store

1876. Two-story, red brick Italianate building incorporating Gothic features. Walton and Gage was a purveyor of fine women'

Statesville, NC Historic Buildings

Historic First National Bank Building

1890. Three-story brick building topped by corner mansard clock tower. The bank was organized in May 1887 and in the fall of 1889 construction began on the building, which was ready for occupancy in mid-March 1890 with George F. Sheperd as president. In 1929

Statesville, NC Historic Buildings


Weddings and Family Reunions

Historic home built in 1812. Birthplace of North Carolina Lt. Governor Wilford D. Turner. Also home of NC Senator C. V. Henkel from 1942 to 1971. The owners since 1981

Statesville, NC Weddings

Hall House

1866. Third oldest house in Statesville. Greek Revival with Eastlake Gothic styling. Interior walls are brick.

Statesville, NC Other Attractions

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Tropical Motel

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Fairfield Inn by Marriott

Located at exit 58 I-85. Convenient to Charlotte, University area and Concord Mills. Quality accommodations, spacious rooms....

World's Largest Chest of Drawers

Known as the Bureau of Information in 1926, this restored, beautiful, 19th-century dresser is the "World's Largest Chest of D...