First National Bank Building (Rock Springs, Wyoming)

Coordinates: 41°35′11″N 109°13′10.5″W / 41.58639°N 109.219583°W / 41.58639; -109.219583
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First National Bank Building
First National Bank Building (Rock Springs, Wyoming) is located in Wyoming
First National Bank Building (Rock Springs, Wyoming)
First National Bank Building (Rock Springs, Wyoming) is located in the United States
First National Bank Building (Rock Springs, Wyoming)
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.

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  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

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