"The First National Bank has purchased the Williams property at 332-336 E State St. next to the Eagles Building....
It is anticipated that the parking lot will be in partial operation by Fall and in full use when the existing structures are removed. The Forest City Sunoco Gas Service Station and Jones Radio Sales at present occupy the area.
The property was owned by the J. Walter Williams Estate."

"First National Bank Buys Land for Parking ," Ithaca Journal, August 3, 1949, 3.