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Old Wilson State Bank Building


category : Historic Buildings
Old Wilson State Bank Building The historic bank building was built in 1886 for multi-purposes to serve the people. The main floor housed the banking system and upstairs in the back was the first Telephone Company. Also on the upstairs on the south side of the building was a entry with stairs that led to two doctor's offices. The basement housed a Barber Shop and a Shoe Repair Shop.

The building was featured in scene's of the movies, "The Paper Moon" and "Pretty Boy Floyd."


Address: Main Street

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