Bank Premises and Equipment

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2023

Bank Premises and Equipment [Abstract]

Bank Premises and Equipment

(5) Bank Premises and Equipment

A summary of premises and equipment at December 31, 2023 and 2022 follows:

(dollars in thousands)
	2023			2022
Land	$	2,444		$	2,426
Buildings		36,347			36,260
Furniture, fixtures and equipment		62,901			60,320
Leasehold improvements		36,418			34,860
Total bank premises and equipment		138,110			133,866
Accumulated depreciation and amortization		(104,104	)		(101,310	)
Total	$	34,007		$	32,556

Depreciation and amortization expense was approximately $4.1 million, $4.1 million, and $4.2 million for the years 2023, 2022, and 2021, respectively. Occupancy expense of the Bank’s premises included rental expense of $8.2 million in 2023 and 2022 and $8.1 million in 2021.