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First National Bank Building (Rock Springs, Wyoming)

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United States historic place
First National Bank Building
U.S. National Register of Historic Places
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Location502 S. Main St., Rock Springs, Wyoming
Coordinates41°35′11″N 109°13′10.5″W / 41.58639°N 109.219583°W / 41.58639; -109.219583
Area0.5 acres (0.20 ha)
Built1917
ArchitectCooper, Walter J.; Spanni, D.D.
NRHP reference No.80004054
Added to NRHPMarch 13, 1980

The First National Bank Building, at 502 S. Main St. in Rock Springs, Wyoming, is a historic building built in 1917. Also known as Security Bank Building, it was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1980.

It is notable for "its dominance" of the skyline and architecture of Rock Springs; the building includes "the most elaborate use of terra cotta in southwestern Wyoming". It was designed by Walter J. Cooper and D.D. Spanni.

In the fall of 2020, a complete renovation of the building began. It will accommodate an array of commercial uses, with retail and office spaces.

References

  1. ^ "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
  2. ^ James S. Kane (November 1, 1979). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: First National Bank Building / Security Bank Building". National Park Service. and accompanying three photos from 1979

External links

National Register of Historic Places in Sweetwater County, Wyoming
National Historic Landmark Sweetwater County map
Historic districts
Historic properties
See also: National Register of Historic Places listings in Sweetwater County, Wyoming and List of National Historic Landmarks in Wyoming


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