National Farmers' Bank of Owatonna
National Farmers' Bank of Owatonna, Prairie School bank building in Owatonna, United States.
Description
The National Farmers' Bank is a bank building featuring green and brown terra cotta panels, blue and gold glass mosaics, and reddish brick walls with a sandstone base. The structure preserves these ornamental details both inside and out.
History
Architect Louis Sullivan completed this building in 1908 as an example of Prairie School design. His approach embodied the principle that form should follow function.
Culture
The interior displays stained glass windows and agricultural murals by Chicago artist Oskar Gross, celebrating the bond between banking and farming communities. These artworks reflect how deeply agriculture shaped the identity and economy of the town.
Practical
The building is located at 101 North Cedar Street and continues to operate as a Wells Fargo Bank branch. Visitors can view the architecture from outside or step inside during regular banking hours.
Did you know?
The interior contains 18-foot-tall light fixtures and teller window grills adorned with natural patterns designed by George Grant Elmslie. These carefully crafted details show how much thought went into every part of the space.
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