The Crescent City Bank existed on this site as early as the 1850s, and in 1883, the German National Bank opened here, although it is unclear if the present building replaced the earlier one or was merely renovated. When this photo was taken circa 1918, the bank had departed, and a cigar shop occupied the corner space on the ground level. The jewelry store Kruckemeyer & Cohn was adjacent to the cigar shop, and a business college held classes on the upper floors. In recent years, the distinctive corner dome reappeared during a major renovation of the building, which now houses apartments and a Subway restaurant.
FOOTNOTES: We want to thank Patricia Sides, Archivist of Willard Library for contributing this picture that shall increase people’s awareness and appreciation of Evansville’s rich history. If you have any historical pictures of Vanderburgh County or Evansville please contact please contact Patricia Sides, Archivist Willard Library at 812) 425-4309, ext. 114 or e-mail her at www.willard.lib.in.us.
