Albia in Monroe County, Iowa — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Iowa Bank Building
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, July 1, 2021
1. Iowa Bank Building Marker
Built around 1869 this building was originally the west third of the J.C. Morrison Block until 1922 when it was completely gutted and rebuilt by the Iowa Trust and Savings Bank.
The present building is a textbook example of bank design from the first quarter of the twentieth century. The most significant feature is the monumentality of this narrow Neo-classical structure. The buildings vertical emphasis is achieved by the decorative second floor and elaborate cornice.
Before this building was redone by the bank it housed Cal Koontz Jewelry until 1891 when he moved to the Noble Building a few doors to the west. After that it housed a number of businesses until the bank bought it.
The present bank located here was formed in 1930 and represented a consolidation of the old Albia State Bank and the Iowa Trust and Savings Bank.
Visitors may want to take a few minutes to tour the inside of the bank building which retains almost all of the original architectural details that were built into the structure.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1869.
Location. 41° 1.634′ N, 92° 48.444′
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Regionally, this marker is in Southern Iowa. 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 the territory of the Mississippian Culture and also the Louisiana Purchase.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: J. C. Morrison Block (a few steps from this marker); Seaman & Clark Building (a few steps from this marker); W. H. Kreger Building (a few steps from this marker); Skean's Block (within shouting distance of this marker); Monroe County Civil War Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); Edward Doughtery & Son Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Townsend's Corner Block (within shouting distance of this marker); Samuel Nobel Building (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Albia.
Regarding Iowa Bank Building. Contributing property, Albia Square and Central Commercial Historic District, NRHP #85000007.
Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. Albia Square and Central Commercial Historic District
Also see . . . First Iowa State Bank.
First Iowa State Bank today includes five historic buildings(Submitted on December 8, 2021, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)with the original bank in the center. The furnishings and dιcor reflect the beauty and charm of the Victorian era. The artwork through the bank showcases many local artists as well as those more widely recognized. First Iowa State Bank is a tourism destination in Iowa and hosts many tours each year.Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, July 1, 20212. Iowa Bank Building Marker(marker is mounted near center of faηade)
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, July 1, 2021
3. First Iowa State Bank Building
Credits. This page was last revised on December 12, 2021. It was originally submitted on December 7, 2021, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 322 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 8, 2021, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.
