Quincy Street Historic District

Quincy Street Historic District is a collection of about 42 commercial buildings in Hancock, Michigan, spread across three city blocks. Most of these buildings are made from local red Jacobsville sandstone and brick, giving them a unified and solid appearance.

After a devastating fire in 1869 that destroyed most of Hancock's wooden buildings, new stone structures rose in this district during the copper mining boom years. These new buildings were built quickly and continue to shape the district today.

The buildings show design elements that reflect the diverse population of Hancock in the late 19th century, created by local architects from the Upper Peninsula. Visitors can still see this variety today in the different architectural details and decorations on the storefronts and facades.

The district is easy to explore on foot since all the buildings are clustered along three connected blocks. The area is straightforward to navigate and gives visitors a direct view of 19th-century architecture.

The First National Bank Building was constructed in 1888 and enlarged in 1903, with designs from two different architects across two separate phases. This building shows how individual structures were adapted and expanded over time to meet growing needs.