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The First National Bank of Bowie February 16,1903 after an ice storm and before brick streets. Note the wagon tire tracks in the street and the downed telegraph pole in center of picture. This picture is also the present day location of the The First National Bank of Bowie at the corner of Tarrant and Mason Streets. Tarrant Street is to the left and Mason strait ahead. When First National was organized and opened, it had temporarily quarters in a rented wooden building. That building is long gone, but stood in the vicinity of the brick building on the North/West side of Henry Insurance Agency on Tarrant St.

The First National Bank of Bowie around 1910. In the background is the Commercial Hotel.

The interior of The First National Bank in 1926. Gordon Cady is seated at the typewriter and Frank Bigger stands behind him. J. A. Coker, then president, sits in the arm chair, and David Warren stands behind him. Jim Fulcher is at the stool at the counter. We have been unable to find out who missed the cuspidor, and nobody seems to remember the name of the pelican.

 

Bookkeeping January 28, 1927. Pictured left to right are (believed to be Ermyntrude McNatt, Lester Miller, Gordon Cady, and Hugh S. Walker). There are three calendars in this picture. Two on the left side of the picture (one shows 28th day), one is not legible and another one is behind Hugh Walker (it advertises Wrigley's Gum). Through magnification the date appears to be January 28, 1927 on the original picture. Hugh walker is the father of Kathryn Whitecotton and the great grandfather of Holly Jones who is now Assistant Cashier.

 

Inside The First National Bank of Bowie during the early 1950’s

Outside the Bank during the early 1950’s.

 

 

Outside of The First National Bank of Bowie  for the 100th year anniversary.

Outside The First National Bank of Bowie during the late 1990’s.