Old First National Bank of Punta Gorda
historic bank in Punta Gorda, Florida, USA
The First National Bank of Punta Gorda (also known as the Old Merchants Bank of Punta Gorda) was a bank headquartered in Punta Gorda, Florida. In 1985, it was acquired by First Florida Bank, which became part of Bank of America in 1999.
On March 14, 1991, its branch location was added to the National Register of Historic Places.
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