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FMB Legacy Welcome to the Pilot Point Historic Farmers & Merchants Bank Restoration page. Follow for updates on our journey to revive this iconic landmark!

06/23/2026

THE TEAM BEHIND THE RESTORATION
Conversations with the experts helping restore the Farmers & Merchants Bank in Pilot Point, TX.

Meet Caleb Estes, President of Republic waterproofing and restoration, one of the specialists helping preserve and protect the Historic Farmers & Merchants Bank.

With extensive experience in historic restoration and structural preservation, Caleb and his team have played a key role in evaluating the building's condition and developing solutions to help ensure its longevity for generations to come.

This week, we asked:
“What stands out as one of the biggest challenges with this building?”

Watch to hear his answer and learn what makes this 130-year-old landmark so special.

06/18/2026

THE TEAM BEHIND THE RESTORATION
Conversations with the experts helping restore the Farmers & Merchants Bank.

Meet Norman Alston, the architect helping bring new life to the Historic Farmers & Merchants Bank.

As the lead architect on the FMB restoration, Norm has spent the past year helping shape the vision for what this 130-year-old landmark will become.

This week, we asked:
“When you first stepped inside the Farmers & Merchants Bank, what convinced you this building was worth saving?”

Watch to hear his answer and learn what makes this historic building so special.

The countdown has begun.Our team gathered this week for pre-construction meetings, bringing together the architect, engi...
06/17/2026

The countdown has begun.

Our team gathered this week for pre-construction meetings, bringing together the architect, engineers, city staff and the chosen contractors as we prepare for this remarkable restoration.

After more than a year of research, planning and preservation work, the vision for this 130-year-old landmark is becoming reality.

We look forward to sharing this journey with the community at our official FMB Restoration Ceremony on July 13th.

📅 Restoration Ceremony
Monday, July 13, 2026
🕓 4:00 PM
📍 100 N. Washington Street, Pilot Point

After a year of planning, engineering & preservation preparation, the day we’ve been waiting for is finally here.Nathan ...
06/11/2026

After a year of planning, engineering & preservation preparation, the day we’ve been waiting for is finally here.

Nathan and Shannon Brown are excited to officially begin the restoration of the Historic Farmers & Merchants Bank and invite the community to join them as this long-awaited project gets underway.

📅 Monday, July 13, 2026
🕓 4:00 PM
📍 100 N. Washington Street, Pilot Point

Open to the Public.

06/09/2026

Join us Thursday for a special announcement as we prepare to mark an important milestone in the journey of bringing the historic FMB building back to life.

More details soon.

Every time a wall is opened, a floor is uncovered, or a century-old detail is revealed, we’re reminded how close this bu...
06/05/2026

Every time a wall is opened, a floor is uncovered, or a century-old detail is revealed, we’re reminded how close this building came to being just another forgotten piece of history.

What stands at 100 N. Washington today isn’t just a construction project—it’s a commitment to preserving a piece of Pilot Point’s story.

The work isn’t always glamorous. It’s engineering reports, structural repairs, dirt removal, and careful planning. But it’s all part of bringing this 1896 landmark back to life.

The best chapters are still ahead.

More FMB treasures 💜This set is part of the Temple Shakespeare, a popular series first published in the late 1800s to ma...
06/03/2026

More FMB treasures 💜

This set is part of the Temple Shakespeare, a popular series first published in the late 1800s to make Shakespeare’s works more accessible in compact, collectible form. Bound in red leather with gold lettering, these volumes were considered a mark of education and refinement at the time.

An inscription inside by what we believe to read Nathan Holff, 2nd dated 1899-1901, identifies an early owner, placing the books firmly in their original era of use.

What started as a few discoveries has turned into something bigger—an entire box of original deposit slips from October ...
05/28/2026

What started as a few discoveries has turned into something bigger—an entire box of original deposit slips from October 1904, all found inside the historic Farmers & Merchants Bank.

These documents show money moving though Pilot Point, tied to local businesses like the Cotton Oil Mill and larger trade cities like New Orleans and Galveston.

Beneath one of Pilot Point’s oldest buildings, a story is being uncovered layer by layer.Our feature in the May/June iss...
05/26/2026

Beneath one of Pilot Point’s oldest buildings, a story is being uncovered layer by layer.

Our feature in the May/June issue of 380 Guide shares a deeper look into the restoration journey behind the historic Farmers & Merchants Bank — from preserved bank slips hidden beneath the dirt for over a century to the intentional work happening below the surface to protect this building’s next 100 years.

What’s happening here is more than restoration. It’s discovery, preservation, and the beginning of something unforgettable.

Read the full feature in the latest issue of 380 Guide or online at 380guide.com.

05/21/2026

Beneath the historic bank, a new chapter is quietly taking shape.

What was once hidden below layers of dirt and time is being transformed into an intimate underground gathering space inspired by the timeless spirit of classic speakeasies, rich with history, atmosphere, and storytelling.

As restoration continues, every detail is being carefully preserved to create an experience that feels rooted in the building’s past while bringing new life to its future.

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