National Register of Historic Places

State Bank of Kooskia

Kooskia, Idaho County, Idaho
Listed
May 21, 1978
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
78001067

About this property

The State Bank of Kooskia in Kooskia, Idaho was built in 1912. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1978. It is a one-story 50 by 25 feet (15.2 m × 7.6 m) brick building with a later one-story brick addition at the rear which makes the building L-shaped. It has brick pilasters and terra cotta band molding. It has a brick parapet with stone capstones. Its NRHP nomination asserts:The State Bank of Kooskia is architecturally significant as a good example of a rural community's bank building. Its compact and concise design has charm and its brickwork exhibits good craftsmanship. It is also significant as a local landmark, being Kooskia's oldest brick building and one of the few substantial structures of its period remaining in the town. It was designed by Lewiston architect Ralph Loring, who also designed other banks in nearby small towns. It was built by Kooskia contractor George Trenary.

Location

1 S. Main St.
Kooskia, Idaho County, Idaho
46.14001, -115.97863

Categories

ARCHITECTURE
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Sources

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When was State Bank of Kooskia listed on the National Register?

State Bank of Kooskia was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 21, 1978.

What type of historic resource is State Bank of Kooskia?

State Bank of Kooskia is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for State Bank of Kooskia?

The period of significance for State Bank of Kooskia is recorded as the industrial era.

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