First National Bank Building (Rock Springs, Wyoming)
The First National Bank Building, at 502 S. Main St. in Rock Springs, Wyoming, is a historic building built in 1917. Also known as Security Bank Building, it was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1980.[1]
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| Location | 502 S. Main St., Rock Springs, Wyoming |
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| Coordinates | 41°35′11″N 109°13′10.5″W |
| Area | 0.5 acres (0.20 ha) |
| Built | 1917 |
| Architect | Cooper, Walter J.; Spanni, D.D. |
| NRHP reference No. | 80004054[1] |
| Added to NRHP | March 13, 1980 |
It is notable for "its dominance" of the skyline and architecture of Rock Springs; the building includes "the most elaborate use of terra cotta in southwestern Wyoming".[2] :3 It was designed by Walter J. Cooper and D.D. Spanni.[2]
In the fall of 2020, a complete renovation of the building began. It will accommodate an array of commercial uses, with retail and office spaces.
References
- "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
- James S. Kane (November 1, 1979). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: First National Bank Building / Security Bank Building". National Park Service. and accompanying three photos from 1979
External links
- First National Bank Building at the Wyoming State Historic Preservation Office
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