This building was built in about 1860 as a private residence. The Thesen family bought it in 1876, who lived here. Later used as a private home and shop by Sarah Atkinson around 1882. Barclay’s Bank DCO (later FNB) opened their first branch here in 1919, renting the building until purchasing the property in 1950. The small entrance door in Main Street led to the manager’s residence upstairs. It has been altered over the years with the upper floor converted into banking offices. The corner gable was added around 1951. … Read the full article…