Farmers State Bank (Adams, Nebraska)

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Location601 Main, Adams, Nebraska
Coordinates 40°27′35″N96°30′29″W / 40.45972°N 96.50806°W / 40.45972; -96.50806 Coordinates: 40°27′35″N96°30′29″W / 40.45972°N 96.50806°W / 40.45972; -96.50806
Arealess than one acre
Built1908
Architectural styleRenaissance
NRHP reference No. 92000702 [1]
Added to NRHPJune 11, 1992

The Farmers State Bank, at 601 Main in Adams, Nebraska, was built in 1908. It served as a bank from 1908 to 1936 and then served as a post office. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1992. [1] [2]

It was deemed significant architecturally "as a good example of a small town bank, a characteristic type in Nebraska", having "two principle[ sic ] facades that displayed fine materials and dignified styling", and was judged to be the best surviving early 20th century commercial structure in Adams. [2]

In 1992, the building was used as a dentist's office. [2]

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References

  1. 1 2 "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places . National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
  2. 1 2 3 Karl W. Gramann (January 22, 1992). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Farmers State Bank / NEHBS No. GA01-003". National Park Service. and accompanying photos