Ritzville in Adams County, Washington — The American West (Northwest)

Pioneer State Bank

1901

Photographed by Jimmy Emerson, June 12, 2017

1. Pioneer State Bank Marker

Inscription.
The Pioneer State Bank was founded and built by N.H. Greene and was the second bank in the community and county. Mr. Greene also built the portico and the N.H. Greene building (#16 on your tour). The second floor was used as a Masonic hall for many years. On the lower level the post office and Davenny Bros. dry goods store were two of the occupants sharing the building with the bank in the early 20th century. Despite extensive alterations on the lower level, this two-story brick building features Romanesque and Renaissance architectural details in designs.

Erected by Historic Ritzville Walking Tour. (Marker Number 11.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1901.

Location. 47° 7.662′ N, 118° 22.798′ W. Marker is in Ritzville, Washington, in Adams County. It is at the intersection of East Main Avenue and N Division Street, on the left when traveling east on East Main Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 107 E Main Ave, Ritzville WA 99169, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally,

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this marker is in Washington’s Columbia Basin, in the Palouse,

and in Greater Spokane.

It is also in the American Mountain West

and in the Lewis & Clark Corridor.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Pacific Rim,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Other nearby markers. At least 6 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Ritz Theatre (here, next to this marker); H.E. Gritman Building (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); N. H. Greene Building (about 300 feet away); E.D. Gilson Building (about 700 feet away); Adams County Bank (about 700 feet away); Ritzville Public Library 1907 (about 700 feet away).

Pioneer State Bank image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Jimmy Emerson, June 12, 2017

2. Pioneer State Bank

Credits. This page was last revised on June 20, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 17, 2026, by Jimmy Emerson of Dalton, Georgia. This page has been viewed 12 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 17, 2026, by Jimmy Emerson of Dalton, Georgia. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.