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“Jewel-Box” Banks Images - Louis H. Sullivan Structures Image Gallery

This University of Northern Iowa collection contains photographs of Sullivan's eight Midwestern "Jewel Box" banks.

Henry C. Adams Building, Algona (Iowa)
Peoples Saving Bank, Cedar Rapids (Iowa)
Merchants’ National Bank, Grinnell (Iowa)
Purdue State Bank, West Lafayette (Indiana)
National Farmers' Bank, Owatonna (Minnesota)
Home Building Association Bank, Newark (Ohio)
People’s Savings and Loan Association Bank, Sidney (Ohio)
Farmers and Merchants Union Bank, Columbus (Wisconsin)

This collection is a subset of the larger Louis H. Sullivan Structures Image Gallery.

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[IA, Algona. 29] Henry C. Adams Building. 01

1998

The Henry Adams Building, also known as the Land and Loan Office Building, is a historic building in Algona, Iowa, United States. It was designed by Louis Sullivan in 1912 and built in 1913.
[IA, Algona. 29] Henry C. Adams Building. 02

1998

The Henry Adams Building, also known as the Land and Loan Office Building, is a historic building in Algona, Iowa, United States. It was designed by Louis Sullivan in 1912 and built in 1913.
[IA, Algona. 29] Henry C. Adams Building. 03

1998

The Henry Adams Building, also known as the Land and Loan Office Building, is a historic building in Algona, Iowa, United States. It was designed by Louis Sullivan in 1912 and built in 1913.
[IA, Algona. 29] Henry C. Adams Building. 04

1998

The Henry Adams Building, also known as the Land and Loan Office Building, is a historic building in Algona, Iowa, United States. It was designed by Louis Sullivan in 1912 and built in 1913.
[IA, Cedar Rapids. 30] Peoples Saving Bank. 01

1992

The Peoples Savings Bank in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, was designed by Louis Sullivan. It was the second of a number of small "jewel box" banks in Midwest towns designed by Sullivan during 1907 to 1919. The bank was built in 1911.
[IA, Cedar Rapids. 30] Peoples Saving Bank. 02

1992

The Peoples Savings Bank in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, was designed by Louis Sullivan. It was the second of a number of small "jewel box" banks in Midwest towns designed by Sullivan during 1907 to 1919. The bank was built in 1911.
[IA, Cedar Rapids. 30] Peoples Saving Bank. 03

1992

The Peoples Savings Bank in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, was designed by Louis Sullivan. It was the second of a number of small "jewel box" banks in Midwest towns designed by Sullivan during 1907 to 1919. The bank was built in 1911.
[IA, Cedar Rapids. 30] Peoples Saving Bank. 04

1992

The Peoples Savings Bank in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, was designed by Louis Sullivan. It was the second of a number of small "jewel box" banks in Midwest towns designed by Sullivan during 1907 to 1919. The bank was built in 1911.
[IA, Cedar Rapids. 30] Peoples Saving Bank. 05

1992

The Peoples Savings Bank in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, was designed by Louis Sullivan. It was the second of a number of small "jewel box" banks in Midwest towns designed by Sullivan during 1907 to 1919. The bank was built in 1911.
[IA, Cedar Rapids. 30] Peoples Saving Bank. 06

1992

The Peoples Savings Bank in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, was designed by Louis Sullivan. It was the second of a number of small "jewel box" banks in Midwest towns designed by Sullivan during 1907 to 1919. The bank was built in 1911.
[IA, Cedar Rapids. 30] Peoples Saving Bank. 07

1992

The Peoples Savings Bank in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, was designed by Louis Sullivan. It was the second of a number of small "jewel box" banks in Midwest towns designed by Sullivan during 1907 to 1919. The bank was built in 1911.
[IA, Cedar Rapids. 30] Peoples Saving Bank. 08

1992

The Peoples Savings Bank in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, was designed by Louis Sullivan. It was the second of a number of small "jewel box" banks in Midwest towns designed by Sullivan during 1907 to 1919. The bank was built in 1911.
[IA, Grinnell. 33] Merchants' National Bank. 01

2001

The Merchants' National Bank building is a historic commercial building located in Grinnell, Iowa at 833 Fourth Avenue. It is one of the eight Midwestern "jewel-box" banks designed by Louis Sullivan. The bank was constructed in 1914 for $60,000 and remained a bank until 1999.
[IA, Grinnell. 33] Merchants' National Bank. 02

2001

The Merchants' National Bank building is a historic commercial building located in Grinnell, Iowa at 833 Fourth Avenue. It is one of the eight Midwestern "jewel-box" banks designed by Louis Sullivan. The bank was constructed in 1914 for $60,000 and remained a bank until 1999.
[IA, Grinnell. 33] Merchants' National Bank. 03

2001

The Merchants' National Bank building is a historic commercial building located in Grinnell, Iowa at 833 Fourth Avenue. It is one of the eight Midwestern "jewel-box" banks designed by Louis Sullivan. The bank was constructed in 1914 for $60,000 and remained a bank until 1999.
[IA, Grinnell. 33] Merchants' National Bank. 04

2001

The Merchants' National Bank building is a historic commercial building located in Grinnell, Iowa at 833 Fourth Avenue. It is one of the eight Midwestern "jewel-box" banks designed by Louis Sullivan. The bank was constructed in 1914 for $60,000 and remained a bank until 1999.
[IA, Grinnell. 33] Merchants' National Bank. 05

2001

The Merchants' National Bank building is a historic commercial building located in Grinnell, Iowa at 833 Fourth Avenue. It is one of the eight Midwestern "jewel-box" banks designed by Louis Sullivan. The bank was constructed in 1914 for $60,000 and remained a bank until 1999.
[IA, Grinnell. 33] Merchants' National Bank. 06

2001

The Merchants' National Bank building is a historic commercial building located in Grinnell, Iowa at 833 Fourth Avenue. It is one of the eight Midwestern "jewel-box" banks designed by Louis Sullivan. The bank was constructed in 1914 for $60,000 and remained a bank until 1999.
[IA, Grinnell. 33] Merchants' National Bank. 07

2001

The Merchants' National Bank building is a historic commercial building located in Grinnell, Iowa at 833 Fourth Avenue. It is one of the eight Midwestern "jewel-box" banks designed by Louis Sullivan. The bank was constructed in 1914 for $60,000 and remained a bank until 1999.
[IA, Grinnell. 33] Merchants' National Bank. 08

2001

The Merchants' National Bank building is a historic commercial building located in Grinnell, Iowa at 833 Fourth Avenue. It is one of the eight Midwestern "jewel-box" banks designed by Louis Sullivan. The bank was constructed in 1914 for $60,000 and remained a bank until 1999.
[IA, Grinnell. 33] Merchants' National Bank. 09

2001

The Merchants' National Bank building is a historic commercial building located in Grinnell, Iowa at 833 Fourth Avenue. It is one of the eight Midwestern "jewel-box" banks designed by Louis Sullivan. The bank was constructed in 1914 for $60,000 and remained a bank until 1999.
[IA, Grinnell. 33] Merchants' National Bank. 10

2001

The Merchants' National Bank building is a historic commercial building located in Grinnell, Iowa at 833 Fourth Avenue. It is one of the eight Midwestern "jewel-box" banks designed by Louis Sullivan. The bank was constructed in 1914 for $60,000 and remained a bank until 1999.
[IN, West Lafayette. 25] Purdue State Bank. 01

1998

The Purdue State Bank Building located in West Lafayette, Indiana was designed by Louis Sullivan. Completed in 1914, the bank is the smallest and least expensive of Sullivan's "Jewel Boxes", a series of Midwestern banks.
[IN, West Lafayette. 25] Purdue State Bank. 02

1998

The Purdue State Bank Building located in West Lafayette, Indiana was designed by Louis Sullivan. Completed in 1914, the bank is the smallest and least expensive of Sullivan's "Jewel Boxes", a series of Midwestern banks.
[IN, West Lafayette. 25] Purdue State Bank. 03

1998

The Purdue State Bank Building located in West Lafayette, Indiana was designed by Louis Sullivan. Completed in 1914, the bank is the smallest and least expensive of Sullivan's "Jewel Boxes", a series of Midwestern banks.
[IN, West Lafayette. 25] Purdue State Bank. 04

1998

The Purdue State Bank Building located in West Lafayette, Indiana was designed by Louis Sullivan. Completed in 1914, the bank is the smallest and least expensive of Sullivan's "Jewel Boxes", a series of Midwestern banks.
[IN, West Lafayette. 25] Purdue State Bank. 05

1998

The Purdue State Bank Building located in West Lafayette, Indiana was designed by Louis Sullivan. Completed in 1914, the bank is the smallest and least expensive of Sullivan's "Jewel Boxes", a series of Midwestern banks.
[MN, Owatonna. 28] National Farmers' Bank. 01

2001

The National Farmers' Bank of Owatonna, Minnesota, United States, is a historic bank building designed by Louis Sullivan, with decorative elements by George Elmslie. It was built in 1908.
[MN, Owatonna. 28] National Farmers' Bank. 02

2001

The National Farmers' Bank of Owatonna, Minnesota, United States, is a historic bank building designed by Louis Sullivan, with decorative elements by George Elmslie. It was built in 1908.
[MN, Owatonna. 28] National Farmers' Bank. 03

2001

The National Farmers' Bank of Owatonna, Minnesota, United States, is a historic bank building designed by Louis Sullivan, with decorative elements by George Elmslie. It was built in 1908.
[MN, Owatonna. 28] National Farmers' Bank. 04

2001

The National Farmers' Bank of Owatonna, Minnesota, United States, is a historic bank building designed by Louis Sullivan, with decorative elements by George Elmslie. It was built in 1908.
[MN, Owatonna. 28] National Farmers' Bank. 05

2001

The National Farmers' Bank of Owatonna, Minnesota, United States, is a historic bank building designed by Louis Sullivan, with decorative elements by George Elmslie. It was built in 1908.
[MN, Owatonna. 28] National Farmers' Bank. 06

2001

The National Farmers' Bank of Owatonna, Minnesota, United States, is a historic bank building designed by Louis Sullivan, with decorative elements by George Elmslie. It was built in 1908.
[MN, Owatonna. 28] National Farmers' Bank. 07

2001

The National Farmers' Bank of Owatonna, Minnesota, United States, is a historic bank building designed by Louis Sullivan, with decorative elements by George Elmslie. It was built in 1908.
[MN, Owatonna. 28] National Farmers' Bank. 08

2001

The National Farmers' Bank of Owatonna, Minnesota, United States, is a historic bank building designed by Louis Sullivan, with decorative elements by George Elmslie. It was built in 1908.
[MN, Owatonna. 28] National Farmers' Bank. 09

2001

The National Farmers' Bank of Owatonna, Minnesota, United States, is a historic bank building designed by Louis Sullivan, with decorative elements by George Elmslie. It was built in 1908.
[MN, Owatonna. 28] National Farmers' Bank. 10

2001

The National Farmers' Bank of Owatonna, Minnesota, United States, is a historic bank building designed by Louis Sullivan, with decorative elements by George Elmslie. It was built in 1908.
[MN, Owatonna. 28] National Farmers' Bank. 11

2001

The National Farmers' Bank of Owatonna, Minnesota, United States, is a historic bank building designed by Louis Sullivan, with decorative elements by George Elmslie. It was built in 1908.
[MN, Owatonna. 28] National Farmers' Bank. 12

2001

The National Farmers' Bank of Owatonna, Minnesota, United States, is a historic bank building designed by Louis Sullivan, with decorative elements by George Elmslie. It was built in 1908.
[OH, Newark. 23] Home Building Association Bank. 01

2001

The Home Building Association Company, commonly known as “The Old Home” is located on the Courthouse Square in Newton, Ohio. It is one of only eight banks designed by noted American architect Louis Sullivan.
[OH, Newark. 23] Home Building Association Bank. 02

2001

The Home Building Association Company, commonly known as “The Old Home” is located on the Courthouse Square in Newton, Ohio. It is one of only eight banks designed by noted American architect Louis Sullivan.
[OH, Newark. 23] Home Building Association Bank. 03

2001

The Home Building Association Company, commonly known as “The Old Home” is located on the Courthouse Square in Newton, Ohio. It is one of only eight banks designed by noted American architect Louis Sullivan.
[OH, Sidney, 24] People's Saving and Loan Association Bank. 01

1998

The People's Federal Savings and Loan Association is a historic bank building at 101 East Court Street in Sidney, Ohio, designed by Chicago architect Louis Sullivan. It was designed and built in 1917.
[OH, Sidney, 24] People's Saving and Loan Association Bank. 02

1998

The People's Federal Savings and Loan Association is a historic bank building at 101 East Court Street in Sidney, Ohio, designed by Chicago architect Louis Sullivan. It was designed and built in 1917.
[OH, Sidney, 24] People's Saving and Loan Association Bank. 03

1998

The People's Federal Savings and Loan Association is a historic bank building at 101 East Court Street in Sidney, Ohio, designed by Chicago architect Louis Sullivan. It was designed and built in 1917.
[OH, Sidney, 24] People's Saving and Loan Association Bank. 04

1998

The People's Federal Savings and Loan Association is a historic bank building at 101 East Court Street in Sidney, Ohio, designed by Chicago architect Louis Sullivan. It was designed and built in 1917.
[OH, Sidney, 24] People's Saving and Loan Association Bank. 05

1998

The People's Federal Savings and Loan Association is a historic bank building at 101 East Court Street in Sidney, Ohio, designed by Chicago architect Louis Sullivan. It was designed and built in 1917.
[OH, Sidney, 24] People's Saving and Loan Association Bank. 06

1998

The People's Federal Savings and Loan Association is a historic bank building at 101 East Court Street in Sidney, Ohio, designed by Chicago architect Louis Sullivan. It was designed and built in 1917.
[OH, Sidney, 24] People's Saving and Loan Association Bank. 07

1998

The People's Federal Savings and Loan Association is a historic bank building at 101 East Court Street in Sidney, Ohio, designed by Chicago architect Louis Sullivan. It was designed and built in 1917.
[WI, Columbus, 26] Farmers and Merchants Union Bank. 01

2002

The Farmers and Merchants Union Bank built in 1919 and located at 159 West James Street in Columbus, Wisconsin was designed by Louis Sullivan. It is the last of eight "jewel box" bank buildings designed by Louis Sullivan, and the next to last to be constructed.
[WI, Columbus, 26] Farmers and Merchants Union Bank. 02

2002

The Farmers and Merchants Union Bank built in 1919 and located at 159 West James Street in Columbus, Wisconsin was designed by Louis Sullivan. It is the last of eight "jewel box" bank buildings designed by Louis Sullivan, and the next to last to be constructed.
[WI, Columbus, 26] Farmers and Merchants Union Bank. 03

2002

The Farmers and Merchants Union Bank built in 1919 and located at 159 West James Street in Columbus, Wisconsin was designed by Louis Sullivan. It is the last of eight "jewel box" bank buildings designed by Louis Sullivan, and the next to last to be constructed.
[WI, Columbus, 26] Farmers and Merchants Union Bank. 04

2002

The Farmers and Merchants Union Bank built in 1919 and located at 159 West James Street in Columbus, Wisconsin was designed by Louis Sullivan. It is the last of eight "jewel box" bank buildings designed by Louis Sullivan, and the next to last to be constructed.
[WI, Columbus, 26] Farmers and Merchants Union Bank. 05

2002

The Farmers and Merchants Union Bank built in 1919 and located at 159 West James Street in Columbus, Wisconsin was designed by Louis Sullivan. It is the last of eight "jewel box" bank buildings designed by Louis Sullivan, and the next to last to be constructed.
[WI, Columbus, 26] Farmers and Merchants Union Bank. 06

2002

The Farmers and Merchants Union Bank built in 1919 and located at 159 West James Street in Columbus, Wisconsin was designed by Louis Sullivan. It is the last of eight "jewel box" bank buildings designed by Louis Sullivan, and the next to last to be constructed.
[WI, Columbus, 26] Farmers and Merchants Union Bank. 07

2002

The Farmers and Merchants Union Bank built in 1919 and located at 159 West James Street in Columbus, Wisconsin was designed by Louis Sullivan. It is the last of eight "jewel box" bank buildings designed by Louis Sullivan, and the next to last to be constructed.
[WI, Columbus, 26] Farmers and Merchants Union Bank. 08

2002

The Farmers and Merchants Union Bank built in 1919 and located at 159 West James Street in Columbus, Wisconsin was designed by Louis Sullivan. It is the last of eight "jewel box" bank buildings designed by Louis Sullivan, and the next to last to be constructed.