Rush & Division in Chicago in Cook County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
(Former) Cosmopolitan State Bank
Chicago Landmark
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, August 28, 2021
1. (Former) Cosmopolitan State Bank Marker
(Former) Cosmopolitan State Bank
Schmidt, Garden & Martin, architects
1920
This Georgian Revival-style bank combines simplified classical details with finely-crafted brick masonry and carved limestone. The bank served the large German community that had originally settled on the Near North Side. Architect Richard E. Schmidt was one of the bank's directors, and his prominent firm of Schmidt, Garden & Martin designed the building. The entrance vestibule features a carved-walnut passage which leads to an airy two-story banking hall. The north half of the building is a later addition from 1995 which mimics the original design.
Designated on October 8, 2008
Richard M. Daley, Mayor
Erected by Commission on Chicago Landmarks.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Illinois, Chicago Landmarks Commission series list. A significant historical date for this entry is October 8, 2008.
Location. 41° 53.81′ N, 87° 37.867′ W. Marker is in Chicago, Illinois, in Cook County. It is in Rush & Division. Marker is at the intersection of North Clark Street and West Chicago Avenue, on the right when traveling north on
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Arts of Life (within shouting distance of this marker); Bush Temple of Music (within shouting distance of this marker); The Catholic Charities St. Vincent Center (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Washington Square Park (approx. 0.2 miles away); a different marker also named Washington Square Park (approx. 0.2 miles away); Mahlon D. Ogden Residence (approx. 0.2 miles away); Hotel St. Benedict Flats (approx. ¼ mile away); Ellis Chesbrough (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Chicago.
Also see . . . Neighborhood Banks Landmark Designation Report (City of Chicago). The City's Landmark Designation Report for 8 banks (including the subject bank). Includes photos, histories, and context. (Submitted on September 2, 2021.)
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, August 28, 2021
2. (Former) Cosmopolitan State Bank and Marker
The marker is visible here just to the left of the corner of the building.
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, August 28, 2021
3. (Former) Cosmopolitan State Bank - interior
Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 2, 2021, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 255 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 2, 2021, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
