Johnson County Savings Bank

Johnson County Savings Bank, also known as Iowa State Bank, is a historic building located in Iowa City, Iowa, United States. Completed in 1912, it is a six-story, brick structure that rises to a height of 72.45 feet (22.08 m).[2] The design of the structure shows the influence of the Chicago Commercial style of architecture and that of architect Louis Sullivan.[3] These influences are found in the building's arrangement with a base, shaft, and capital. The decorative elements executed in stone and terra cotta show the influence of Neoclassical architecture. The building was individually listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2017.[1] In 2021, it was included as a contributing property in the Iowa City Downtown Historic District.[3]

Johnson County Savings Bank
Johnson County Savings Bank is located in Iowa
Johnson County Savings Bank
Johnson County Savings Bank is located in the United States
Johnson County Savings Bank
Location102 S. Clinton St..
Iowa City, Iowa
Coordinates41°39′35.7″N 91°32′03.7″W / 41.659917°N 91.534361°W / 41.659917; -91.534361
Arealess than one acre
Built1912
Architectural stylePalazzo style
Part ofIowa City Downtown Historic District (ID100006609)
NRHP reference No.100001580[1]
Added to NRHPSeptember 8, 2017

References edit

  1. ^ a b "National Register of Historic Places Program: Weekly List". National Park Service. Retrieved 2017-11-29.
  2. ^ "Iowa State Bank Building". Emporis. Retrieved 2017-11-29.
  3. ^ a b Alexa McDowell. "National Register of Historic Places Nomination Form: Iowa City Downtown Historic District" (PDF). City of Iowa City. Retrieved 2021-05-28.