National Register of Historic Places

Downey Savings Bank

Downey, Cedar County, Iowa
Listed
July 11, 1976
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
76000740

About this property

Downey Savings Bank is a historic building located in the unincorporated community of Downey, Iowa, United States. The bank was charted and this building was constructed in 1903. The two-story, brick building is an example of an early twentieth century commercial bank building. At the time it was built the town had several other businesses. The bank continued in operation until 1932 when it was closed during the National Banking Holiday. Because its capital was not large enough to meet the new federal banking regulations it was consolidated with the West Liberty Bank. John Bashor opened a grocery-hardware store in the building in 1935, and operated it here until 1961. The building housed a grocery store from 1961 to 1972. After an attempt to convert it into a pool hall and cabinet shop, it became a pottery in the mid 1970s. The building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1976.

Location

Downey, Cedar County, Iowa
41.61597, -91.34967

Categories

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Sources

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Questions about this property

When was Downey Savings Bank listed on the National Register?

Downey Savings Bank was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on July 11, 1976.

What type of historic resource is Downey Savings Bank?

Downey Savings Bank is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Downey Savings Bank?

The period of significance for Downey Savings Bank is recorded as the industrial era.

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