First National State Bank Building

The First National State Bank Building is a twelve-story office structure at 810 Broad Street in Newark with a steel frame and applied brick facade. The structure displays typical features of the early 1900s with classical elements that emphasize its solid, functional design.

The building was designed in 1912 by architect Cass Gilbert and embodies the Beaux-Arts style of bank architecture from that era. It received National Register of Historic Places recognition in 1977, honoring its architectural and historical importance to Newark.

The building anchors Newark's Four Corners Historic District, where its classical architecture reflects the city's role as a major financial center in the early 20th century. Visitors can still see the crafted details of the facade that express how banks were designed to project confidence and permanence.

The building now houses the Indigo Residence with furnished studio and loft apartments that support active street life along Broad Street. Visitors can explore the facade from the street and walk through the Four Corners Historic District, where several other buildings from the same period stand nearby.

The building evolved from a bank to a hotel and eventually to a residential complex, demonstrating how historic structures can be repurposed for new uses. These transformations preserved the original architectural character while modernizing the interior completely.