Coos Bay National Bank Building
| Industry | Banking |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1915 |
| Fate | Merged with U.S. National Bank in 1956 |
| Headquarters | Coos Bay , United States |
| Products | Banking services |
The Coos Bay National Bank Building, a notable historic commercial structure located in Coos Bay, Oregon, was finalized in 1924. Crafted by the architectural firm Tourtellotte and Hummel, it showcases an eclectic interpretation of Beaux-Arts with a distinctly Classical influence, standing as the sole example of this style within the Coos Bay region. While certain features like the modest dome crowning the entrance rotunda and specific entry door details have undergone modifications, the building's essential defining characteristics remain intact.
This edifice initially functioned as the main office for Coos Bay National Bank from its completion until the institution merged with U.S. National Bank in 1956, after which it operated as a branch until 1975. Established in 1915 under the name Scandinavian American Bank, Coos Bay National Bank played a crucial role in financing local growth and contributed significantly to the city's emergence as a principal lumber port. Remarkably, it was the only locally managed bank among four in the vicinity to endure the Great Depression.
In 1989, this building earned a place on the National Register of Historic Places.
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- Bank buildings on the National Register of Historic Places in Oregon
- National Register of Historic Places in Coos County, Oregon
- Coos Bay, Oregon
- Commercial buildings completed in 1924
- 1924 establishments in Oregon
- Neoclassical architecture in Oregon
- Tourtellotte & Hummel buildings
- Norwegian-American culture in Oregon