First National Bank and Trust Building

The First National Bank and Trust Building stands twelve stories tall with Indiana limestone cladding and distinctive arched windows that exemplify early 20th-century Chicago-style commercial architecture.

Constructed in 1926 by the Weary & Alford Company of Chicago, this building served as the operational headquarters for the First National Bank and Trust Company until 1974 when it became part of Huntington Bank.

Listed on the National Register of Historic Places since October 7, 1982, the building represents Lima's economic prosperity during the railroad and oil boom era of the early 1900s.

Located on Public Square in Lima's central business district at coordinates 40.74° North and 84.105556° West, the building remains accessible to visitors interested in historic architecture and downtown tours.

The limestone structure serves as a nesting site for peregrine falcons as part of the Midwest Peregrine Falcon Restoration Project, combining architectural heritage with wildlife conservation efforts.

Location: Ohio

Inception: 1903

Made from material: limestone

GPS coordinates: 40.74000,-84.10556

Latest update: July 24, 2025 10:58