First National Bank Building (Rock Springs, Wyoming)

First National Bank Building
Location 502 S. Main St., Rock Springs, Wyoming
Coordinates 41°35′30″N 109°13′12″W / 41.59167°N 109.22000°W / 41.59167; -109.22000Coordinates: 41°35′30″N 109°13′12″W / 41.59167°N 109.22000°W / 41.59167; -109.22000
Area 0.5 acres (0.20 ha)
Built 1917
Architect Cooper,Walter J.; Spanni,D.D.
NRHP Reference # 80004054[1]
Added to NRHP March 13, 1980

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]

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]

References

  1. 1 2 National Park Service (2010-07-09). "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service.
  2. 1 2 James S. Kane (November 1, 1979). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: First National Bank Building / Security Bank Building" (PDF). National Park Service. and accompanying three photos from 1979


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