19-02-2025
Historic Art Deco Bank turns into community space for Montgomery History
ROCKVILLE, Md. () — Montgomery History has purchased the former Farmers Banking and Trust building in downtown Rockville for $1.75 million. The plan is to transform the 1931 Art Deco landmark into a county history center.
The building at 4 Courthouse Square will serve as the organization's headquarters, featuring exhibits, lectures, a historical library and a studio for recording oral histories. Executive Director Matt Logan called it a 'huge asset' for the community.
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Renovations, including a new elevator and climate-controlled artifact storage, are expected to take about a year to complete.
The center is set to open by 2026.
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