First National Bank Building (Rock Springs, Wyoming)

First National Bank Building
Location502 S. Main St., Rock Springs, Wyoming
Coordinates41°35′11″N 109°13′10.5″W / 41.58639°N 109.219583°W / 41.58639; -109.219583
Area0.5 acres (0.20 ha)
Built1917
ArchitectCooper, Walter J.; Spanni, D.D.
NRHP reference No.80004054[1]
Added to NRHPMarch 13, 1980

The First National Bank Building, at 502 S. Main St. in Rock Springs, Wyoming, is a historic building built in 1917. Also known as Security Bank Building, it was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1980.[1]

It is notable for "its dominance" of the skyline and architecture of Rock Springs; the building includes "the most elaborate use of terra cotta in southwestern Wyoming".[2] : 3  It was designed by Walter J. Cooper and D.D. Spanni.[2]

In the fall of 2020, a complete renovation of the building began. It will accommodate an array of commercial uses, with retail and office spaces.

References

  1. ^ a b "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
  2. ^ a b James S. Kane (November 1, 1979). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: First National Bank Building / Security Bank Building". National Park Service. and accompanying three photos from 1979