Old State Bank (Vincennes, Indiana) Explained

Old State Bank
Nrhp Type:cp
Nocat:yes
Location:N. 2nd St., Vincennes, Indiana
Coordinates:38.6808°N -87.5311°W
Architect:Moore, John
Architecture:Greek Revival
Added:October 9, 1974
Area:less than one acre
Refnum:74000021

The Old State Bank, also known as the Second State Bank, Vincennes Branch, is a historic bank building located at Vincennes, Knox County, Indiana. It was built in 1838, and is a -story, Greek Revival style brick building. The building measures 36 feet wide and 48 feet deep. The projecting temple form front facade features four two-story, Doric order columns. The building is topped by a dome with cupola and windows that provide light to the main banking room. The building was restored in 1965.[1]

It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1974. It is located in the Vincennes Historic District.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Indiana State Historic Architectural and Archaeological Research Database (SHAARD) . Department of Natural Resources, Division of Historic Preservation and Archaeology . Searchable database. 2015-08-01. Note: This includes Web site: National Register of Historic Places Inventory Nomination Form: Old State Bank . 2015-09-01. Thomas Gross. PDF. May 1974. and Accompanying photographs.