First Federal Savings & Loan branch, Lynchburg, VA, circa 1960
- Subjects
- BanksCommercial Buildings
- Card type
- Chrome
- Date
- c. 1960 (Chrome)
About this postcard
The photograph shows a single-story, flat-roofed brick branch bank with a deep overhanging fascia, a tall glass-block column at the entrance, and floor-to-ceiling plate-glass windows that reflect the parking lot. Lettering on the brick identifies the Plazavue Branch of First Federal Savings & Loan Association, and a matching sign marks the drive-up window on the right wing. The low, glassy design and drive-up service fit the postwar expansion of savings and loan associations into suburban branches built for car traffic. Such thrift offices often paired modern materials with convenient auto access to attract depositors in growing communities.
Postcard Details
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Postcard record
| Publisher | Fore—Curtis 1000 Inc. |
|---|---|
| Condition | Very good |
| Place mentioned | First Federal Savings and Loan Association, Memorial Ave. and Wadsworth St., Lynchburg, VA, 24501 |
| Publisher | Fore—Curtis 1000 Inc., Atlanta, GA |
| Notes | Glossy chrome-era color photo card with a thin white margin; slight edge and corner wear, a few small surface specks. No publisher imprint visible on the front. No postmark; card is unused. Divided back, glossy chrome-era finish with a white border; printed bank imprint (First Federal Savings and Loan Association, Plazavue Branch, Memorial Ave. and Wadsworth St., Lynchburg, Va. 24501) and a "Color by Fore—Curtis 1000 Inc., Atlantic, Ga." credit line. |
Cite this card
First Federal Savings & Loan branch, Lynchburg, VA, circa 1960, postcard, c. 1960. PostalPast Collection. https://postalpast.com/postcard/first-federal-savings-loan-branch-lynchburg-va-circa-1960. Accessed November 2, 2026.