National Register of Historic Places

Chase County National Bank

Cottonwood Falls, Chase County, Kansas
Listed
November 9, 1977
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
77000572

About this property

The Chase County National Bank is a historic bank building at 301 Broadway in Cottonwood Falls, Chase County, Kansas. The bank was established in 1882 by a group of local businessmen; A. S. Howard was its first president, and eight others sat on its initial board of directors. While the bank took up temporary residence in a drugstore for its first few months of operation, its directors began construction on a dedicated building shortly after forming, and the bank building opened on December 10, 1882. Local stonemason David Rettiger designed the two-story building, which features segmental arched windows, stone stringcourses, and a cornice at the roof line. Rettiger used a matching design for the 1888 Cartter Building, which is across the street from the bank. The bank failed in 1928 due to an embezzlement case against its president and poor management, leading to a bank run. The building has since housed insurance and real estate companies, the Farm Bureau, a World War II ration office, the Chase County Historical Society, and a second bank. The building was added to the National Register of Historic Places on November 9, 1977.

Location

301 Broadway
Cottonwood Falls, Chase County, Kansas
38.37197, -96.54196

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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

Cartter Building
Industrial
0 mi
Chase County Courthouse
Industrial
0.1 mi
Cottonwood River Bridge
Industrial
0.2 mi
Wood House
Industrial
1.2 mi
Strong City Atchison, Topeka, & Santa Fe Depot
Civil War
1.6 mi

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When was Chase County National Bank listed on the National Register?

Chase County National Bank was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on November 9, 1977.

What type of historic resource is Chase County National Bank?

Chase County National Bank is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Chase County National Bank?

The period of significance for Chase County National Bank is recorded as the industrial era.

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