The Treasury on the Plaza is located in St. Augustine’s first and only skyscraper. The six-story building and its mezzanine went under construction in 1926, the same year St. Augustine’s famed Bridge of Lions opened. The building held the premier bank in St. Augustine’s downtown historic district until it was converted to a private event venue in 2014. It has been known by many names over the years, including The First National Bank of St. Augustine, The Exchange Bank, The Espinoza-Sanchez Building, and The Atlantic Bank Building.
The Treasury may be best known for its unique history as a bank. There are still hints of its past life in many areas of the space, including the original bank vault from 1927, which has been retrofitted into a bar. The Vault Bar is a marble and granite. With its low lighting and historic touches, The Vault brings to mind a prohibition-era speakeasy. The Treasury bar team will serve up delicious drinks throughout our event that even Al Capone would find satisfying!