Bank On It

A busy day here. I worked all day today, came home, took a little nap, went out for a late supper, came home, and didn't feel like doing a thing. I grabbed this photo on the way home from work, because I knew I wouldn't have time to get out with the camera. This is a little piece of our town. The old bank still stands, but it is used for other purposes. In two weeks our local Historical Society is actually doing a walking tour through the City to point out some of the old architecture. I think I might join in on the walk.

[Pam Hawkes]

Nice architectural capture. The walking tour would be a great idea.

[Kerri]

Nice building

[GPix]

Sort of imposing building - pity about the signs

[Dione Giorgio]

Would be interesting to see some shots of your town Rick. Hope you decide to go. Beautiful building and nicely captured.

[Shanne]

that looks like some of the older buildings in the city of London - you'll enjoy a historical walking tour

[Brian Baptie]

Looks like a wonderful place!!

[alia_801]

Nice view of the old building. I hope we get to do a historical tour through your photos :)

[Allison Williams]

Great caption. I like the solidity of the building against the delicate clouds.

[Ade Akinyede]

Lovely blue in the sky

[Mrs. Smith]

That sounds like a great walk to make with the camera! I love photo walks!

[Ashley]

What a neat looking building, that tour sounds fun!

[Nikkers]

love old building like this... so much nicer to look at than the shit they are building today...

[Beverly Carmichael]

Are you sure you are not planning to rob that bank? Terry, he's making plans, staking out the joint.

[Laurie Higgins]

I love old buildings and history too. I think you would really enjoy that tour. This reminds me of the city where I grew up near. On the Cape alot of banks look like shingled houses, not banks.

[Kimmi]

Neat old building

[Mike Llewellyn]

Very nice shot Rick. Beautiful town.

[Carolyn Sue]

neat building!

[bruni]

Now Rick that sounds interesting..take your camera along -as if you need a reminder, ha ha- I like the old style bank buildings.

[hellcat]

ooohhh. I like cities like that!

[Ulpi]

Very nice architectural shot Rick!

[Netkonnexion]

Cool building. Nice shot.

[scooter]

Beautiful bank!

[Ken Lemieux]

Working on Sunday, bummer!

[Constance Brinkley]

I love the architecture of the old bank buildings. This is a great shot and reminds me of growing up in the midwest.

[Ann H. LeFevre]

The walk sounds good- nice shot.

[Arnold Garza]

That's a beautiful, sturdy looking building.

[Sue]

love old buildings, and if Toronto had a walking tour I would certainly go on it

[Thom Mitchell]

Looks like a glorious *block* of stately old buildings. Thank goodness some of them are at least "re-purposed" when the original tenants depart. (There is -- well there was -- an adorable bookstore in Hannibal, MO I'm pretty sure, that used to be a bank, complete with a balcony where the armed security dudes looked down on the transactions. Don't know that it's still there. Must google!

[Thom Mitchell]

Bingo! "Old Farmers and Merchants Bank" building (1910):
http://www.hannibalhistoricsocieties.org/Hann_Cent_Bus.htm
http://www.hannibalhistoricsocieties.org/fmbank.jpg
Ain't Google grand? :)

[Lois P]

Great shot! How nice to see heritage buildings being kept,even if it is for another use, as long as they don;t demolish them. Out city keeps getting rid of old buildings. I think it depends on how much the developer pays the council to get the plans passed.