Dollar Savings Bank, Art Deco bank building at Grand Concourse and Fordham Road, The Bronx, United States.
The Dollar Savings Bank is a ten-story Art Deco building with a clock tower at Grand Concourse in the Bronx, designed by architect Adolf L. Muller. Its classical proportions and careful detailing make it a distinctive landmark in the neighborhood.
The bank was founded in 1890 and underwent three expansion phases between 1932 and 1950 to become the institution's main headquarters. These construction phases reflect the bank's growth during the twentieth century.
The interior hall displays murals by Angelo Magnanti showing early scenes from the Bronx, including encounters between Jonas Bronck and Native Americans. These artworks remain central to the building's character today.
The building is easily visible from street level and its clock tower serves as an orientation point in the area. The classical facade with its decorative details is best viewed in daylight.
The bronze entrance doors are decorated with classical motifs and feature feminine figures holding large keys. Liberty Head medallions adorn the exterior walls, adding extra elegance to the structure.
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