Alma in Wabaunsee County, Kansas — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Commercial National Bank Block
Built in the late 1800's
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., October 13, 2012
1. Commercial National Bank Block Marker
This fine stone building was at one time a bawdy saloon of the early days and then served as a formal, dignified bank. A large arched wine cellar beneath it is still preserved in its original state. (Marker Number 3.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the Kansas, Alma, City of Native Stone series list.
Location. 39° 0.763′ N, 96° 17.364′ W. Marker is in Alma, Kansas, in Wabaunsee County. It is at the intersection of Missouri Avenue (State Highway 99) and 3rd Street, on the left when traveling south on Missouri Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 230 Missouri Avenue, Alma KS 66401, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Eastern Kansas, in the Flint Hills, and in Greater Topeka. It is also in the American Midwest, in the Corn Belt, on the prairies, and on the Southern Plains. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Louisiana Purchase.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Meyer Block (a few steps from this marker); Mueller Block (within shouting distance of this marker); Wabaunsee County Bank and Kinne & Kerans General Merchandise (within shouting distance of this marker); Strasen Farm Stone (within shouting distance of this marker); Palenske Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Limerick Building (about 400 feet away, measured in
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Also see . . .
1. Alma Downtown Historic District. National Register of Historic Places Nomination Form (Submitted on April 28, 2013, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)
2. Native Stone Scenic Byway. Travel Kansas website entry (Submitted on April 28, 2013, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)
3. Native Stone Scenic Byway on PBS. YouTube video (8m 36s) (Submitted on April 28, 2013, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., October 13, 2012
2. Commercial National Bank Block Marker
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., October 13, 2012
3. Commercial National Bank Entry Tile
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., October 13, 2012
4. Commercial National Bank Block
Credits. This page was last revised on March 31, 2025. It was originally submitted on April 28, 2013, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 461 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on April 28, 2013, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.
