National Register of Historic Places

Home Building Association Bank

Newark, Licking County, Ohio
Listed
July 1, 1973
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
73001495

About this property

The Home Building Association Bank (or Home Building Association Company) is a historic building located at 1 North Third Street in Newark, Ohio, United States. It was one of eight banks designed by noted Chicago architect Louis Sullivan. In 1973, it was added to the National Register of Historic Places. Of note is the building's rather high number of owners: since its construction, Home Building Association Bank has been home to two financial institutions, a butcher shop, a jewelry store, and an ice cream parlor. Its interior was modified for each occupant. For this project, Sullivan was given a narrow lot but made the building larger by making it two stories high, something that he did not typically do in his banks. The color scheme chosen here deviates from his normal red-brown brick tapestry surface. Instead the building is covered with gray-green terra cotta slabs that are edged with typical Sullivanesque border designs. The ornamentation included a winged lion quite similar to the ones to be found in Cedar Rapids, Grinnell and Sidney. Little mention is made in the literature about Sullivan as to why these creatures populate his banks. Also unique is the presence of Sullivan's name in the tile mosaic over the front door.

Location

6 W. Main St.
Newark, Licking County, Ohio
40.05782, -82.40236

Categories

ARCHITECTURE
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Sources

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Nearby Historic Sites

Licking County Courthouse
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0 mi
Newark Downtown Historic District
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Shield's Block
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Courthouse Center
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0.1 mi
Pennsylvania Railway Station
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Nearby Battles

Morgan's Raid — Newark Approach
1863Civil War
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When was Home Building Association Bank listed on the National Register?

Home Building Association Bank was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on July 1, 1973.

What type of historic resource is Home Building Association Bank?

Home Building Association Bank is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Home Building Association Bank?

The period of significance for Home Building Association Bank is recorded as the industrial era.

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