tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-479664620028826150.post3493077613379319212..comments2024-02-02T02:34:32.363-06:00Comments on Huntsville Development News: Regions to donate historic bankJameshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07020407035261594753noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-479664620028826150.post-15196312110705510112009-11-13T13:45:33.303-06:002009-11-13T13:45:33.303-06:00While the donation of the bank is certainly a nice...While the donation of the bank is certainly a nice gesture, the fact that "Alabama's oldest continuously operating bank" will no longer be able to claim that designation is a real shame.<br /><br />This fact seems to have been overlooked in the plans and leasing a small space of the lobby to a bank or credit union would allow this the history to continue. Using historic buildings for new purposes, while preserving the fabric, is not always the best option for the complete history and feel of a place.<br /><br />A differnt bank will become "Alabama's oldest continuously operating bank" in February. <br /><br />I wonder if any smaller banks have even been approached. Would an ATM in the lobby count? Probably not.David Nuttallnoreply@blogger.com