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Farmers and Mechanics Bank, Banking landmark in Georgetown, United States.

Farmers and Mechanics Bank stands at the corner of M Street and Wisconsin Avenue and displays neoclassical design with a rounded portico. The structure with its distinctive curved corner and classical columns represents banking architecture of that era.

The bank was founded in 1814 and initially operated as an independent institution. In 1928, Riggs Bank acquired its operations, marking the end of its existence as a standalone financial operation.

The building shapes Georgetown's streetscape with its neoclassical design that reflects early 20th-century banking architecture. Visitors can still see the original purpose of the place today as it continues to serve as a bank branch.

The building occupies a prominent corner at M Street and Wisconsin Avenue and is easy to spot. It functions as a PNC Bank branch today, so visitors can view the interior during business hours.

The dome and cupola above the rounded portico received gold leaf gilding in 1961, creating a shimmering feature. These details make the building particularly recognizable when light hits the gilded top.

Location: Washington, D.C.

Inception: 1922

Architectural style: Neoclassical architecture

Address: 1201 Wisconsin Avenue NW, Washington, D.C. 20007

GPS coordinates: 38.90539,-77.06256

Latest update: December 11, 2025 18:09

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