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Merchants' National Bank

Merchants' National Bank is a historic place in Grinnell, Poweshiek County, Iowa, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on January 7, 1976, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 76000804.

Grinnell, Poweshiek County, IowaListed January 7, 1976NRIS #76000804★ National Historic Landmark
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What is Merchants' National Bank?

The Merchants' National Bank is a historic commercial building located in Grinnell, Iowa. Built in 1914, it is one of a series of small banks designed by Louis Sullivan in the Midwest between 1909 and 1919. All of the banks are built of brick and for this structure he employed various shades of brick, ranging in color from blue-black to golden brown, giving it an overall reddish brown appearance. It was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1976 for its architecture. In 1991, it was listed as a contributing property to the Grinnell Historic Commercial District.

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Listing details

Name
Merchants' National Bank
City
Grinnell
County
Poweshiek County
State
Iowa
Listed on the National Register
January 7, 1976
NRIS reference number
76000804
Resource type
building
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Coordinates
41.74420, -92.72599
When was Merchants' National Bank listed on the National Register?

Merchants' National Bank was added to the National Register of Historic Places on January 7, 1976.

Where is Merchants' National Bank located?

Merchants' National Bank is located in Grinnell, Poweshiek County, Iowa at approximately 41.74420, -92.72599. See the map above.

Is Merchants' National Bank a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Merchants' National Bank is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.

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