First National Bank Building (Rock Springs, Wyoming) Explained

First National Bank Building
Location:502 S. Main St., Rock Springs, Wyoming
Coordinates:41.5864°N -109.2196°W
Built:1917
Architect:Cooper, Walter J.; Spanni, D.D.
Added:March 13, 1980
Refnum:80004054

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.

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". It was designed by Walter J. Cooper and D.D. Spanni.[1]

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.

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: [{{NRHP url|id=80004054}} National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: First National Bank Building / Security Bank Building ]. James S. Kane . November 1, 1979 . National Park Service. and