National Register of Historic Places

Meridian Exchange Bank

Meridian, Ada County, Idaho
Listed
November 17, 1982
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
82000223

About this property

The Meridian Exchange Bank in Meridian, Idaho, was designed by the Boise architectural firm of John E. Tourtellotte & Company and constructed in 1906. Charles F. Hummel may have been the supervising architect. The 2-story, Renaissance Revival building was constructed of brick and sandstone by contractors Allen & Barber, and it featured a corner entry at Idaho Avenue and Second Street. The ground floor entry and a Second Street entry to the second floor both were framed by shallow brick pilasters supporting simple stone capitals. Four corbelled brick chimneys extended above the second floor parapet. The Meridian Exchange Bank and a barbershop occupied the ground floor, and the Independent Telephone Exchange rented the second floor. The building was added to the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) in 1982. After its listing on the NRHP, the building was renovated, and it bears little resemblance to its original design by Tourtellotte & Co. The second floor was removed, and a cement cornice was added above the first floor. Window fenestrations were redesigned with arched, keystoned brickwork. The corner entry was retained, although it was redesigned to include an arch and triple keystone. The renovation may have happened while Elite Cleaners occupied the building. The Vault cigar shop opened in the building in 2014.

Location

109 E. 2nd St.
Meridian, Ada County, Idaho
43.61040, -116.39029

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When was Meridian Exchange Bank listed on the National Register?

Meridian Exchange Bank was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on November 17, 1982.

What type of historic resource is Meridian Exchange Bank?

Meridian Exchange Bank is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Meridian Exchange Bank?

The period of significance for Meridian Exchange Bank is recorded as the industrial era.

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