National Historic Landmark

Merchants' National Bank

Grinnell, Poweshiek County, Iowa
Listed
January 7, 1976
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
76000804

About this property

The Merchants' National Bank is a historic commercial building located in Grinnell, Iowa. Built in 1914, it is one of a series of small banks designed by Louis Sullivan in the Midwest between 1909 and 1919. All of the banks are built of brick and for this structure he employed various shades of brick, ranging in color from blue-black to golden brown, giving it an overall reddish brown appearance. It was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1976 for its architecture. In 1991, it was listed as a contributing property to the Grinnell Historic Commercial District.

Location

Grinnell, Poweshiek County, Iowa
41.74420, -92.72599

Categories

ARCHITECTURE
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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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Nearby Historic Sites

Grinnell Historic Commercial District
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Grinnell, Levi P., House
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Spaulding Manufacturing Company
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0.1 mi
Grinnell Herald Building
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Interior Telephone Company Building
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Questions about this property

When was Merchants' National Bank listed on the National Register?

Merchants' National Bank was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on January 7, 1976.

What type of historic resource is Merchants' National Bank?

Merchants' National Bank is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

Is Merchants' National Bank a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Merchants' National Bank has been designated a National Historic Landmark (NHL), the highest level of federal recognition for historic properties in the United States.

What is the period of significance for Merchants' National Bank?

The period of significance for Merchants' National Bank is recorded as the industrial era.

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