Logan Square in Chicago in Cook County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

(Former) Kimbell Trust and Savings Bank

William Gibbons Uffendell, architect; 1924-1925

— Chicago Landmark —

(Former) Kimbell Trust and Savings Bank Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, May 22, 2025

1. (Former) Kimbell Trust and Savings Bank Marker

Inscription. This building is a fine example of the impressive bank buildings constructed in Chicago's neighborhoods during a period of national prosperity in the 1920s. Like many banks from that time, it uses the Classical Revival style of architecture to create a sense of security and permanence. The exterior features highly-crafted brick masonry with an abundance of terra-cotta ornament, such as the lion's heads that dot the cornice. The bank was founded by Raymond Kimbell whose grandfather was one of Logan Square's earliest settlers.

Designated on October 8, 2008
Richard M. Daley, Mayor

Erected by Commission on Chicago Landmarks; City of Chicago.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Illinois, Chicago Landmarks Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1925.

Location. 41° 55.485′ N, 87° 43.035′ W. Marker is in Chicago, Illinois, in Cook County. It is in Logan Square. It is at the intersection of West Fullerton Avenue and Central Park Avenue, on the right

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when traveling west on West Fullerton Avenue. The marker is to the right of the building's Fullerton Avenue entrance. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3600 West Fullerton Avenue, Chicago IL 60647, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the American Midwest

and on the Great Lakes.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Viceroyalty of New France,

the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

and the Northwest Territory.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Logan Square Boulevards (approx. half a mile away); a different marker also named Logan Square Boulevards (approx. half a mile away); a different marker also named Logan Square Boulevards (approx. 0.6 miles away); The Boulevard System (approx. 0.6 miles away); Logan Square • Palmer Square (approx. 0.6 miles away); a different marker also named The Boulevard System (approx. 0.6 miles away); a different marker also named Logan Square • Palmer Square (approx.

Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, May 22, 2025

2. (Former) Kimbell Trust and Savings Bank Marker

0.6 miles away); Rev. Jerzy Popiełuszko (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Chicago.

More about this marker. The building today is the home to Angel Harvey Family Health Center, operated by the Infant Welfare Society of Chicago.

Regarding (Former) Kimbell Trust and Savings Bank. This bank was founded by Raymond G. Kimbell, grandson of Martin Nelson Kimbell, who acquired a 160-acre tract of land in 1838 that includes this spot where the Kimbell Trust and Savings Bank would later stand. Raymond opened the bank in 1909 a half-block east of here. As it grew in size, it opened this new bank building for $175,000. The bank only operated for seven years in this building, closing on January 16, 1932, in the heart of the Depression, and eventually liquidating.

The building was one of eight former bank buildings that were designated as Chicago Landmarks in 2008; this one and the (former) Marshfield Trust and Savings Bank in Lake View were both designed by William Gibbons Uffendell. Uffendell also designed the Stony Island Trust and Savings Bank Building, at 6760 S. Stony Island in the Jackson

3600 W. Fullerton image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, May 22, 2025

3. 3600 W. Fullerton

Park neighborhood about 15 miles south of here; that bank is included on the National Register of Historic Places.

Also see . . . Landmark Designation Report: Neighborhood Bank Buildings. Two Uffendell-designed banks were among eight in total that were designated as Chicago Landmarks in 2008.

Excerpt: "Architect William Gibbons Uffendell designed both the Marshfield Trust and Savings Bank and the Kimbell Trust and Savings Bank in the 1920s. He attended the University of Notre Dame from 1901 to 1902. In 1921, The Western Architect published three industrial buildings designed by Uffendell with Gothic Revival-style details. One of these, the former Dallas Brass and Copper Company (1919), survives at 810-820 N. Orleans Street. Uffendell designed at least one other bank building in 1926, the Columbia State Savings Bank at 5146 W. Chicago Avenue (now demolished). In 1935 he was elected as president of the Chicago Architects Club."

(Submitted on May 22, 2025, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.)

Credits. This page was last revised on May 22, 2025. It was originally submitted on May 22, 2025, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois. This page has been viewed 139 times since then and 41 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 22, 2025, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.