Going inside Gastonia's historic bank-turned-hotel

168 West Main Avenue in the heart of downtown Gastonia looks like a simple street address, but it's actually a historic location.
Over 100 years ago, this was the home of the First National Bank in Gastonia. The building had a classical revival-style exterior and became a landmark location in Gaston County's largest town. The bank was a number of banks that actually printed their own money that was legal tender anywhere in the U.S.
The bank was popular with local merchants, textile owners and many attorneys in Gastonia. In fact, offices on the top floors were leased by some of the top lawyers from across the area. Eventually, the bank moved out and more members of the legal community opened offices in the six-story building.
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