Garrett Building, Bank building in Maryland, United States.
The Garrett Building is a bank structure in Maryland showing the design approach of the early 1900s, with carefully carved stone details and prominent entrance columns. The exterior reflects the classical style that financial institutions of that era commonly adopted.
The structure was designed by the architectural firm Wyatt & Nolting when banks were building impressive facilities to show their importance to communities. It later earned a place on the National Register of Historic Places, gaining formal recognition for its value.
The building was designed to show safety and trustworthiness through classical columns and decorative stone details that visitors could see and understand. Financial institutions of that era used such architectural elements to convince people their money was secure.
The building sits in an area with multiple other historic structures you can explore on foot. Visitors should view the classical design and crafted details from different angles to appreciate the entire facade.
This structure is one of about twenty historic properties scattered across Garrett County that together form a network of period buildings. This collection allows visitors to discover the region's architectural history through multiple significant examples.
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