Atlantic National Bank Building (121 Atlantic Place)
121 West Forsyth Street
Year Completed: 1909 Height: 109 feet / 10 stories
121 Atlantic Place was originally constructed for the Atlantic National Bank in 1909. The ten story building was Jacksonville’s tallest until 1912. Founded by Edward W. Lane, Thomas P. Denham, and Fred W. Hoyt in 1903, the Atlantic National Bank was one of Florida’s largest until it was acquired by First Union in 1985. Today, the building is home to the only pedestrian tunnel in downtown that is still in use today. This tunnel connects the historic building with the Truist Bank Building and a nearby parking garage, all originally built for the Atlantic National Bank.
Bisbee Building (Laura Street Trio)
47 West Forsyth Street
Year Completed: 1909 Height: 125 feet / 10 stories
Designed by Henry J. Klutho, the Bisbee Building was constructed for William A. Bisbee. It was Florida’s first reinforced concrete frame highrise. The Chicago-style office building is one of three that make up the “Laura Street Trio.” Long abandoned, future plans call for the building to be converted into a Marriott Autograph Collection boutique hotel.
Florida Life Building (Laura Street Trio)
115 North Laura Street
Year Completed: 1912 Height: 149 feet / 11 stories
Designed by Henry John Klutho, the narrow Florida Life Building was Jacksonville’s tallest when it was completed in 1911 for the Florida Life Insurance Company. In 1914, a penthouse residence and a rooftop terrace was added to the building. This Prairie School style building is one of three that make up the “Laura Street Trio.” Long abandoned, future plans call for the building to be converted into a Marriott Autograph Collection boutique hotel.
Atlantic National Bank Annex (Schultz Building)
118 West Adams Street
The Atlantic National Bank Annex Building is the white ten-story building located on the right.
Year Completed: 1919 Height: 105 feet / 10 stories
Designed by architectural firm Marsh and Saxelbye, the Schultz Building was completed in 1926 as an addition for the Atlantic National Bank headquarters. Between 1919 and 1946, Marsh & Saxelbye was considered to be the most prolific architectural firm in Jacksonville. The building originally housed the bank’s savings department, proof department, transit department and printing facilities. After World War II, it was acquired by Clifford G. Schultz for office and retail use.
The Carling
33 West Adams Street
Year Completed: 1926 Height: 169 feet / 13 stories
The Carling is a 13-story, mixed use building originally constructed in 1925. It was designed by noted New York City architects Thompson, Holmes & Converse as a 300-room hotel. Then managed by Atlanta’s Dinkler Hotel Company, it was named after Carling L. Dinkler. At the time, Dinkler was the country’s youngest hotel executive. In 1936, the name was changed to the Hotel Roosevelt. Hotel Roosevelt became the site of a devastating fire during Gator Bowl weekend in 1963 that claimed 22 lives. In 2005, The Vestcor Companies renovated the historical structure into 100 apartment units, ground floor retail space and a newly-constructed, attached 237-space parking garage.