First National Bank of Layton

The First National Bank of Layton is a locally owned and operated bank in Layton, Utah.[2] The bank was established in 1905 when the founders pooled together $25,000 to open a community bank. As of 2014, the bank has seven branches throughout the Wasatch Front.[3] The First National Bank of Layton's chairman, Kevin Garn, was named to the position in 2000.[4] K. John Jones was appointed as president and CEO in 2007.[5]

The historic Farmer's Union Building, location of the Main Street Branch since 1981
First National Bank of Layton
Location50 W. Gentile St., Layton, Utah
Coordinates41°3′38″N 111°57′57″W
Area0.2 acres (0.081 ha)
Built1905
Architectural styleLate Victorian, One-part commercial block
NRHP reference No.06000232[1]
Added to NRHPApril 5, 2006

The First National Bank's first location, designed by architect William Allen,[6] is on the National Register of Historic Places.[7] It is one of only six Utah banks that have stayed in business for over one hundred years.[3]

References

  1. "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
  2. "History of Layton, Utah". Layton City. Retrieved 31 March 2014.
  3. Nii, Jenifer (22 July 2005). "Layton bank celebrates its centennial". Deseret News. Retrieved 31 March 2014.
  4. "First National Bank names chairman". Deseret News. 18 February 2000. Retrieved 31 March 2014.
  5. "First National Bank in Layton makes executive changes". Deseret News. 23 January 2001. Retrieved 31 March 2014.
  6. Allen D. Roberts (Spring 1976). "More of Utah's Unknown Pioneer Architects: Their Lives and Works" (PDF). Sunstone.
  7. "First National Bank of Layton". gohistoric.com. Archived from the original on 7 April 2014. Retrieved 31 March 2014.


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