Farmers and Merchants Union Bank
Columbus, United States
Exterior only
Visible from the street; the inside is private.
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The Farmers and Merchants Union Bank, completed in 1919 at 159 West James Street in Columbus, Wisconsin, stands as the penultimate of eight "jewel box" bank buildings designed by the renowned architect Louis Sullivan. Constructed from terracotta and brick, this small-scale masterwork represents the final realization of Sullivan's distinctive vision for intimate banking halls, emphasizing ornamental richness and geometric precision within a compact footprint. Recognized for its architectural significance, the building was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1976 and is also listed on the National Register of Historic Places and the Wisconsin State Register of Historic Places.
Architect
- Built
- Type
- bank building
- Materials
- terracotta, brick
- Heritage
- listed in the Wisconsin State Register of Historic Places, National Register of Historic Places listed place
- Place
- Columbus, United States
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