The Historic Merchants & Planters Bank
Barraque & Main StreetPine Bluff Arkansas
Built in 1892, this registered historical landmark once housed the Merchants & Planters Bank. It was the first state chartered bank in Arkansas. The bank's vault was the most advanced in its day with a time lock and dual combinations; there had to be two bank officers present in order to unlock the vault's door. The bank failed during the great depression and the building was later purchased at public auction from Jefferson County by E. W. Hood.
It is now the office of Southern Development Corporation. and Hood & Company Real Estate and Insurance Established in 1956 by Jim Hood, Hood & Company is now owned by Ruthie Hood-Carey. Also, Hood Advanced Technology is located here. Contact Michael Hood for computer programming service, technical assistance, and web site development and publishing.
If you would like more information about the history of the Hood Building e-mail Avis Hood or call (870)534-6020. See more points of interest in downtown Pine Bluff here.
