FMB Legacy
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Welcome to the Pilot Point Historic Farmers & Merchants Bank Restoration page. Follow for updates on our journey to revive this iconic landmark!
08/06/2026
Brick by brick, the west wall is coming down—and we’re making great progress!
Every brick is being carefully removed, cleaned, and saved so it can be reused during the restoration!
08/06/2026
As renovations continue, we’re looking for professional, trusted movers to help carefully wrap, protect, and relocate historic pieces from inside the building to a safe on-site storage area.
These pieces have been part of this building and our community for generations, and we want to make sure they’re handled with the care they deserve.
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FMB Finds!
This pass-through is tucked into the kitchen and was commonly used years ago to store or hand off items like milk, groceries, or other household essentials. Instead of going outside, you could simply open the small door from inside to retrieve what had been left for you.
It’s a small detail, but one that tells a fascinating story about how everyday life looked decades ago.
Starting the morning the right way. ☕🍩
Safety meeting first, then it’s time to begin removing the west wall—one brick at a time. Every step is carefully planned to preserve as much history as possible.
This is the moment we’ve been preparing for.
After weeks of installing structural shoring to safely support the building, our team has completed the final step before the historic west wall can be carefully removed and rebuilt.
The roof has now been detached from the wall, and a temporary waterproof barrier has been installed to protect the building while restoration continues.
Follow along as we bring the historic Farmers & Merchants Bank back to life.
08/02/2026
Picture of the Week!
This elegant door knocker is one of the many original architectural details found at the historic Farmers & Merchants Bank. Designed with a classical face inspired by Greek and Roman art, decorative knockers like this were popular in the late 1800s and early 1900s. Beyond welcoming visitors, they reflected craftsmanship, strength, and sophistication—qualities many banks wanted to convey.
Fun Fact Friday!
More than a century ago, people climbed these very stairs for a reason that might surprise you. The second floor of the historic Farmers & Merchants Bank wasn’t just office space—it was home to Dr. W.H. Hawley’s office, where he cared for patients in the early 1900s.
Imagine making your way up these same steps to visit your doctor.
Today, we’re carefully preserving that history as we restore the building for its next chapter.
Follow along as we continue uncovering the stories hidden inside FMB Legacy.
Why can’t they just tear the wall down?
Because this isn’t just another construction project—it’s historic restoration.
Before the original west wall can be carefully rebuilt, it must first be supported with a temporary system called shoring. These massive beams and braces hold the building securely in place, allowing crews to safely remove and restore the wall without risking damage to the historic structure.
It may not be the most noticeable part of the project, but it’s one of the most important.
Every great restoration starts with a strong foundation—and sometimes, that means protecting history before rebuilding it.
Follow along as we bring the historic Farmers & Merchants Bank back to life.
Have you ever seen a building supported like this before?
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100 N. Washington Street
Pilot Point, TX
76258