Step inside one of downtown Wilmington’s longstanding landmarks and discover the history of banking at the turn of the twentieth century. Built in 1900, the Peoples Bank building has served generations of local residents and businesses from its prominent location on South Street. Visitors will have the opportunity to view the building’s historic bank vault, an impressive example of the craftsmanship, security technology, and architectural design that helped define financial institutions of the era. Learn how community banking has played a role in Wilmington’s growth while exploring a building that continues to connect the city’s past and present.