First National Bank Building (Danville, Illinois)
| Company type | Bank building |
|---|---|
| Industry | Banking |
| Founded | 1857 |
| Headquarters | Danville, Illinois , United States |
| Products | Banking services |
The First National Bank Building, commonly referred to as the Bresee Tower by locals, was a notable historic bank edifice situated at 2-4 North Vermilion Street in Danville, Illinois. Constructed in 1918 for the First National Bank—which had been founded in 1857 and had operated at this location since 1867—the structure was the work of the Chicago architectural firm Mundie & Jensen. It exemplified the Classical Revival style, a design frequently employed by banks in Danville. This twelve-story high-rise was organized into a two-story base, a central shaft, and a one-story capital, mirroring the form of a Greek column. The façade was entirely covered with terra cotta, adorned with decorative features such as pilasters, intricately designed metal framing around the entrance, and a bracketed entablature.
On September 13, 2018, the building earned a place on the National Register of Historic Places.
The building's demolition commenced on May 9, 2025, concluding its longstanding role in Danville’s commercial district.