TD Bank is closing and selling its North Conway location, leaving only one branch in the Mount Washington Valley at the intersection of Routes 302 and 16 across from Burger King. The iconic building, constructed with two walls made of river stones and a contemporary-style roof, was built by Jean Fernandez in the 1960s for North Conway Bank, which he owned.
There were 77 responses via email, voicemail and Facebook to this week’s Tele-Talk question: What do you think is the best use for the iconic TD Bank branch building in North Conway?
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