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This appears to be the Farmers National Bank, built on the site of the old Federal Inn where George Washington stayed in 1794.
Steve, thanks for adding, but I am editing out your link out because that site plagiarizes all of its articles. I do not want to drive any traffic there. I hope you understand.
OK, thanks for letting me know.