Newton in Harvey County, Kansas — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Railroad Savings and Loan Building
1925
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., September 4, 2011
1. Railroad Savings and Loan Bldg NRHP Marker
has been placed on the
National Register
of Historic Places
by the United States
Department of the Interior
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the National Register of Historic Places series list.
Location. 38° 2.856′ N, 97° 20.698′ W. Marker is in Newton, Kansas, in Harvey County. Marker is at the intersection of Main Street and 5th Street, on the right when traveling north on Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 500 North Main Street, Newton KS 67114, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. 1871 Water Well Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Midland National Bank (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); John Jacob Krehbiel Memorial Park (about 600 feet away); Anderson Book and Office Supply (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Masonic Lodge (approx. 0.2 miles away); Ragsdale Opera House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Unknown Dead of the Civil War (approx. 0.2 miles away); Santa Fe Steam Locomotive #1880 (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Newton.
Regarding Railroad Savings and Loan Building.
this page online
The Old Railroad Savings and Loan Building in Newton stands as an
eloquent reminder of the prominence of the Savings and Loan Association
in Newton, as well as throughout central Kansas. Newton had already
been the site of the home office for the Association for 30 years before
the new building was constructed in 1925 to house its headquarters. Built
in the Classical manner, it was hailed as "a thoroughly modem office
building of the highest class...." The significance of the structure
derives from its associations with a . business enterprise.: that had . played
a major role in developing large parts of Kansas, as well as from its
high quality of design and current architectural integrity.
The charter for the Railroad uoan and Savings association (as it was
called then) was filed on May 8, 1896. The capital stock of the company
was at that time placed at $2,000,000. All of the directors were Newton
residents. The Newton Kansan for August 22, 1922, cites the Association
as being "a most valuable factor in the upbuilding of Newton and commtmity
and various other portions of the state of Kansas. "
Also see . . .
1. Railroad Savings and Loan Building. National Register of Historic Places Nomination Form
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., September 4, 2011
2. Railroad Savings and Loan Building & Marker
2. Newton, Kansas – Rowdy Cowtown. Legends of Kansas website entry (Submitted on March 14, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Credits. This page was last revised on December 8, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 13, 2012, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 474 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 14, 2012, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
