This building was built in 1866 by John Ross and Thomas R. Fulton to house the original banking enterprise before it succeeded to the First National Bank. This building is a stop on the architectural heritage Walking tour of Buchanan. The building style is Italianate Features of Italianate style Tall Windows Arched window tops Cast iron or stone trim Flat roof

First National Bank

First National Bank

In 1977, Roger Brown purchased a property in New Buffalo , Michigan, a beach community east of Chicago. He commissioned his partner, George Veronda, to design a home and studio. It was completed in.1979. The Veronda Pavilion, a residence, and the Roger Brown studio and guest house. They are steel and glass modernist structures tucked into a secluded dunes landscape between the Galien River and the Beachfront Road.

     Legacy Trail Clark Street Bridge passenger bridge is located where the Legacy Trail crosses over Clark Street in Sarasota. The bridge structure and its ramps stretch for about a quarter of a mile. It completely separates people on foot or bicycles from heavy car traffic on the roadway below. The bridge opened to pedestrians and cyclists on July 2, 2025.  It was designed by civil and structural engineering teams working  for the Florida Department of Transportation.

     Church of Hope is a community focused interdemonational church located in Sarasota, Florida.  It is affiliated with Assemblies of God.  The church was started in 1996 by Pastors Scott and Darla Young. Its primary mission focuses on three main goals: to love God, love people and love life.

     There is  a 150 foot tall steeple that is visible from I 75. It was built  by Wessel Construction.

     The main sanctuary is the spiritual heart of the Church of Hope Campus.It was designed to blend modern technology with  a welcoming high energy worship environment.

Key Features of the Sanctuary

     Seating: The auditorium seats 1000 people. It uses a spacious layout so that every se at has a clear view of the stage

     State of the Art Technology: The room is fully loaded with modern audio, video and theatrical lighting systems.  This set up supports their lively, contemporary praise bands and full production worship experienceS.

    The Laurel Road Pedestrian Bridge is a dedicated bike and pedestrian bridge located in Nokomis, Florida just north of Venice.  It carries users of the Legacy Trail safely over the busy traffic of Laurel Road.

Key Facts About the Bridge

     Purpose was built to eliminate the need for trailer users to       stop at a street level traffic signal, making the trail safer           and reducing car delays on Laurel Road.

      Size: the bridge is 90 feet long and 12 feet wide.

      History: Designed by Patel, Greene and Associates. It was          built by the Florida Department of Transportation, it                  officially opened to the public in December, 2018.

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     The Arsenal is a historic land mark in Central Park, New York.  It was built between 1847-1851 as a state.armory. It Jas the appearance of a medieval fortress.  

    The building was designed by Martin E.Thompson.The building style is Gothic.Revival but it is designed with specific military features.

Key Features of this style

The towers.  The  building has large octagon towers at the corners giving it the appearance of a strong fortress

The roof: it features a crenelatted cornice, which is a jagged roofline that resembles the top of a castle wall.

Main Entrance: A large cast iron American eagle sits proudly above the front doorway.  The entrance is also decorated with military themed drums and cannonballs    

Uses of the building

     Military Munitions depot (1851-1857) The building was              originally constructed for the New York State Militia to              store arms, artillery and ammunition

     Police Station (1857)  When.the city bought the land to              build to build Central Park, the military moved out. The              building then became home to the 11th Precinct Police                Department

    A Makeshift Zoo (1860s-1871

    Before the official Central Park Zoo was built,.the building        housed a wild  “menargie” of live  animals.  Visitors could        hear and smell lions, elephants, and camels, right inside          the structure.

    The First Museum of National History (1869- 1877). The            second and third floors served as the very first home for           the  American Museum of Natural History.  This is where          scientists used to put together giant dinosaur skeletons

  Municipal Weather Bureau (1869-1918).  Forecasters set up     heavy equipment and high towers to track local weather.

    

The old Sarasota Women’s Club was located on 1241 N. Palm Avenue

     Sarasota’s Women’s Club building is located at 1241 Palm Avenue, Sarasota. It is one of the most culturally significant historic structures in Downtown Sarasota.  It was built in 1915. The cornerstone was laid on January 1,1915 for the club house

  The architect was H.N. Hall.  It was built by George Lysat.  The building features a distinct Tudor Revival Architectural Style w byith wooden craftmenship, high ceilings and deep pitched roof lines.

Uses of the Building over the Years

     1915–1940.  It was used as the club house for the Sarasota Women’s Club. It was the site of Sarasota’s first library.  Held civic and social events.

     1940’s–1970’s.It continued as a cultural and social center hosting performances, lectures, charity events, and educational programs.

     1977–present.  It became the Florida Studio Theater (Keating Theater) offering main stage productions, children’s theater, educational programs, and community arts exhibition s

The Venice Nokomis Presbyterian Drive In Church opened in March, 1954.. It was located at 111 East Firenze Avenue Venice. It was designed by famed architect Victor Lundy. It was his first commission. The design allowed parishioners to attend services from their cars using portable window speakers. This innovative design gained national attention when it was featured in Life Magazine in April, 1955.

Origins. Facing a growing population but lacking funds to build a traditional sanctuary, the fledgling congregation purchased 8.5 acres on Venice Island for $27,500. The builders were members of the congregation. The area where the drive in church was located now is the brick and mortar sanctuary ,the glass walled chapel and paved parking lots of the Venice Presbyterian Church

The Design. The project cost only $7500. The structure was wooden. There was a lower level Sunday School. The upper level was open air. It had the pulpit, choir and organ. Sliding glass doors opened to face a garden sanctuary where worshippers parked.

End of an era. The Drive In fad eventually faded. Following damage in the mid 1960’s (often cited as Hurricane Alma in 1996).the wooden pavilion was dismantled)

In 1965, the congregation transitioned completely to an indoor chapel also designed by Victor Lundy which eventually evolved into the permanent church campus on the island.