Atlantic National Bank, Jacksonville
If downtown Jacksonville had a r茅sum茅, the former Atlantic National Bank Building鈥攏ow known as the Schultz Building鈥攚ould be the bolded name at the top. Completed in 1909, this twelve-story tower dominated the skyline. For a brief but glorious spell, it was the tallest building in both Jacksonville and the entire state of Florida.
Apart from its sheer size, the visuals are notable as well. The bottom two floors are wrapped in creamy marble, the kind that practically whispers 鈥渙ld money.鈥� Higher up, white terra-cotta ornamentation gives the top floors a little extra flourish. And above the main entrance? A subtle 鈥淎NB鈥� engraving still marks the building鈥檚 original identity, back when Atlantic National Bank was the city鈥檚 financial heavyweight.
These days, the Schultz Building is less about vaults and ledgers and more about Wi-Fi and business casual. But don鈥檛 let the name change fool you鈥攊t still holds its historical ground while looking from above.
Now for the plot twist: there鈥檚 a tunnel. Beneath all that marble and terra cotta lies a leftover gem from the early 20th century鈥攁 still-functioning underground passage that once connected bank buildings like some kind of turn-of-the-century secret agent shortcut. It鈥檚 the only tunnel of its kind in Jacksonville that hasn鈥檛 been sealed off or forgotten, and yes, parts of it are still open to the public. No lasers, no booby traps鈥攋ust an atmospheric stroll through downtown鈥檚 underground past.
So if you're walking past the Schultz Building, take a moment. Then maybe look down and wonder: what else is hiding under your feet?
Apart from its sheer size, the visuals are notable as well. The bottom two floors are wrapped in creamy marble, the kind that practically whispers 鈥渙ld money.鈥� Higher up, white terra-cotta ornamentation gives the top floors a little extra flourish. And above the main entrance? A subtle 鈥淎NB鈥� engraving still marks the building鈥檚 original identity, back when Atlantic National Bank was the city鈥檚 financial heavyweight.
These days, the Schultz Building is less about vaults and ledgers and more about Wi-Fi and business casual. But don鈥檛 let the name change fool you鈥攊t still holds its historical ground while looking from above.
Now for the plot twist: there鈥檚 a tunnel. Beneath all that marble and terra cotta lies a leftover gem from the early 20th century鈥攁 still-functioning underground passage that once connected bank buildings like some kind of turn-of-the-century secret agent shortcut. It鈥檚 the only tunnel of its kind in Jacksonville that hasn鈥檛 been sealed off or forgotten, and yes, parts of it are still open to the public. No lasers, no booby traps鈥攋ust an atmospheric stroll through downtown鈥檚 underground past.
So if you're walking past the Schultz Building, take a moment. Then maybe look down and wonder: what else is hiding under your feet?
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Sight Name: Atlantic National Bank
Sight Location: Jacksonville, USA (See walking tours in Jacksonville)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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Sight Location: Jacksonville, USA (See walking tours in Jacksonville)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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