Mitchell Building-First State Bank Building
National Register of Historic Places

Mitchell Building-First State Bank Building

Barbourville, Knox County, Kentucky
Listed
July 31, 1984
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
84002751

About this property

The Mitchell Building-First State Bank Building, at 222 Knox Street in Barbourville, Kentucky, is a Romanesque Revival-style building built in 1910. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1984. It is a three-story masonry wall and wood-frame building, with a Romanesque brick arch entry as its most salient feature. The brickwork is in common bond with a quoin detail every sixth course. It was designed and built by Ed Dishman. It was deemed notable as "the best example of the Romanesque Revival style in Barbourville."

Location

222 Knox St.
Barbourville, Knox County, Kentucky
36.86701, -83.88728

Categories

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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

Barbourville Commercial District
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0.1 mi
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0.3 mi
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When was Mitchell Building-First State Bank Building listed on the National Register?

Mitchell Building-First State Bank Building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on July 31, 1984.

What type of historic resource is Mitchell Building-First State Bank Building?

Mitchell Building-First State Bank Building is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Mitchell Building-First State Bank Building?

The period of significance for Mitchell Building-First State Bank Building is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1910.

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