Lancaster Trust Company

The Lancaster Trust Company is a historic bank building in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, constructed between 1911 and 1912. The structure features red brick walls on a limestone foundation and includes a main banking room, board room, and multiple vaults.

The bank building was constructed from 1911 to 1912 as an expansion of an earlier five-story structure completed in 1889. The bank closed in 1932, marking the beginning of a long period of vacancy for the building.

The building later housed the Lancaster Quilt and Textile Museum, where visitors can see quilts and textiles from the 19th and 20th centuries. The collections reflect traditions of craftsmanship and local heritage.

The building now houses the Trust Performing Arts Center, operated by Lancaster Bible College, which offers various events to visitors. You can attend concerts, lectures, art exhibitions, and theater productions at this location.

The building remained vacant for about fifty years following the bank's failure before finding new purpose as a cultural institution. This extended period of abandonment makes it a quiet reminder of the economic shifts that shaped the region during the 20th century.

Location: Pennsylvania

Architects: C. Emlen Urban

GPS coordinates: 40.03810,-76.30780

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:04