Grand Meadow in Mower County, Minnesota — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Historical site
Photographed by McGhiever, July 28, 2013
1. Close-up of marker
Built in 1910, the building captures many of the artistic and structural design characteristics of their endeavors. The terra-cotta and mosaic ornamentation is the expression of Elmslie while the strong rectangular look represents Purcell's design.
Their partnership began in 1909 and this bank building was the first designed by the firm that was erected.
Purcell, Feick and Elmslie
Restoration project 1973–1974
by Danielson Bros, Builders
Erected 1974 by Danielson Bros, Builders.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture. A significant historical year for this entry is 1910.
Location. 43° 42.355′ N, 92° 34.377′ W. Marker is in Grand Meadow, Minnesota, in Mower County. It is at the intersection of Grand Avenue West and Main Street, on the right when traveling west on Grand Avenue West. Marker is at the southeast corner of the building, facing south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 105
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Regionally, this marker is in Southeast Minnesota. It is also in the American Midwest and in the Corn Belt. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once Rupert’s Land, the territory of the Mississippian Culture, and the Louisiana Purchase.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Living on the Prairie/Ṭíŋta Ekta Ṭípi (approx. 1.6 miles away); Buffalo Nation/Ṭaṭaŋka Oyate (approx. 1.6 miles away); Not Just a Quarry/De Maḳa Ok'e Ecéedaŋ Héc̣a Ṡni (approx. 1.7 miles away); Everything is Related/Mitakuye Owas'iŋ (approx. 1.7 miles away); Rock Stars/Waŋhi Icaptuġe (approx. 1.7 miles away); The Quarry Story/Maḳa Ook'e Wóyakapi Kiŋ Dée (approx. 1.7 miles away); The Perfect Spot (approx. 1.7 miles away); Grand Meadow Chert Quarry/Wanhi Yukan (approx. 1.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map
Photographed by McGhiever, July 28, 2013
2. Historic bank building with marker on closest corner
Also see . . . Exchange State Bank on Wikipedia. (Submitted on February 7, 2020, by McGhiever of Minneapolis, Minnesota.)
Photographed by McGhiever, July 28, 2013
3. Marker and architectural detail
Credits. This page was last revised on February 9, 2020. It was originally submitted on February 7, 2020, by McGhiever of Minneapolis, Minnesota. This page has been viewed 250 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 7, 2020, by McGhiever of Minneapolis, Minnesota. • Mark Hilton was the editor who published this page.
