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The Union Bank

The Union Bank, chartered in 1833, played a major role as a planters' bank in the territorial period of Florida history. At one point the bank was housed in the Columns which was used both as a residence and a bank. In 1841 the Union Bank of Florida moved into the structure which would later be known as the Old Union Bank Building. The Union Bank was forced to close in 1843 due to over-extension of capital, bad crops, and the Second Seminole War. It housed the National Freedman's Bank during Reconstruction and later was owned by the First Reformed Episcopal Church. The building was used for a variety of purposes from that time on-a few examples include a city gas and water office, a shoe factory, a beauty shop, a charity store, and a bail-bond office.

Open
Tuesday through Friday 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Saturday, Sunday and Holidays 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.
Closed Monday

1. The main idea of this paragraph is:
   a. The Union Bank had to close because of bad crops.
   b. The Union Bank Building has a varied history.
   c. The Columns is a bank and residence.
   d. The Union Bank no longer exists.

2. You can visit the Union Bank
   a. Only on Sundays.
   b. In the morning, afternoon, or evening.
   c. Only with special permission
   d. All of the above
   e. None of the above

3. The following statements are all true except:
   a. The Union Bank closed in 1843
   b. The Union Bank Building was once a shoe factory
   c. The Union Bank Building is also known as the Columns
   d. The Union Bank Building is closed on Monday.