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The establishment of Covington Bank and Trust in these original quarters was probably the most significant economic development for Covington and for the parish as a whole. It is the oldest commercial building in Covington. Two fires destroyed most buildings built before 1880. Rebuilt shortly after the Great Fire of 1898, the downtown buildings provide a beautiful example of turn-of-the-century commercial architecture. In 1909, a fireman's parade included several fire companies, and these organizations united to form the Covington Fire Department.
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Covington, Louisiana · United States
