Mystic Bank facts for kids
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 Location in Connecticut
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| Location | 39 Main St., Old Mystic, Connecticut |
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| Area | less than one acre |
| Built | 1856 |
| Architectural style | Greek Revival |
| NRHP reference No. | 14000476 |
| Added to NRHP | August 8, 2014 |
The Mystic Bank is an old, important building located at 39 Main Street in the village of Old Mystic, which is part of Stonington, Connecticut. It was built way back in 1856. This building was first used by a bank that started in 1833. After the bank closed in 1884, the town used it as a place for meetings. Today, it has offices inside. This building is a great example of a small, 19th-century bank made of brick, built in the Greek Revival style. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2014 because of its history.
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What Does the Mystic Bank Look Like?
The old Mystic Bank building is right in the middle of Old Mystic Village. You can find it on the west side of Main Street, just south of where Main Street meets Old Mystic Center Road. It's a simple, one-story building made of brick. It has a roof that slopes down on two sides, like a triangle, and a strong foundation made of granite.
Main Entrance and Windows
The front of the building has three sections. The top part looks like a triangle, which is called a pedimented gable. Each of the three sections has a round arch shape. The two outer sections have rectangular windows. The main door is in the middle section. Stone pieces are above the windows and the door. Bricks fill the rounded arch space above them.
Inside the Bank
Inside, the building still looks much like it did when it was first built. Most of the original wood, plaster walls, and floors are still there. You can even see the original bank vault, which is a very strong room where the bank kept money safe.
History of the Mystic Bank Building
The Mystic Bank was started in 1833. A group of local business people created it. They wanted to help the people who built ships in the area and the farmers nearby. The bank did very well and grew. Because it was so successful, they were able to build this new, bigger building in 1856.
Changes in Town and Bank Closure
Over time, the main business area of Mystic started to move south. It moved towards the Mystic Bridge area, which is now just called Mystic. Because of this shift, the Mystic Bank closed its doors in 1887.
New Uses for the Building
Soon after the bank closed, the town of Stonington bought the building. They used it as a meeting hall for the district. It was also a place where people could go to vote. These uses continued until about 1960. After that, the building got a new purpose. It became the Indian and Colonial Research Center. This was a museum that showed items from Native American and colonial times.
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