First National Bank Building (Fort Dodge, Iowa) Explained

First National Bank Building
Nrhp Type:indcp
Nocat:yes
Partof:Fort Dodge Downtown Historic District
Partof Refnum:10000918
Location:629 Central Ave.
Fort Dodge, Iowa
Coordinates:42.5047°N -94.1886°W
Built:1908
Architect:Liebbe, Nourse & Rasmussen
Architecture:Early Commercial
Added:February 27, 2003
Refnum:03000061

The First National Bank Building, now known as the Central Place Apartments, is a historic building located in Fort Dodge, Iowa, United States. The First National Bank was established in 1866 and grew to become the city's principal financial institution.[1] Its officers and directors throughout its existence were among the city's most prominent businessmen. The present building was designed by the Des Moines architectural firm of Liebbe, Nourse & Rasmussen in the Early Commercial style. The six-story structure rises to a height of 90feet[2] The building has subsequently been renovated into apartments. It was individually listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2003, and as a contributing property in the Fort Dodge Downtown Historic District in 2010.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Properties Listed on National Register of Historic Places Earn Recognition . State Historical Society of Iowa . 2012-05-29 . Oltrogge . Sarah . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20131219021549/http://www.iowahistory.org/contacts/news_release/2004/nrhp_properties.htm . 2013-12-19 .
  2. Web site: Central Place Apartments. https://archive.today/20130410183154/http://www.emporis.com/building/centralplaceapartments-fortdodge-ia-usa . dead . April 10, 2013 . Emporis. 2012-05-29.