Genesee County Savings Bank, National Historic bank building in downtown Flint, United States.
Genesee County Savings Bank is an 11-story building with a limestone facade and large windows across its upper floors that bring in natural light. The structure displays typical features of early 20th-century bank architecture with its solid, imposing appearance.
The building was designed in 1919 by the New York architecture firm Hodgson Brothers and served as the bank's headquarters until the company relocated to Genesee Towers in 1968. This move marked a shift in how Flint's financial sector was developing and where businesses chose to establish themselves.
The structure shows how banks were once built as symbols of economic power and prosperity during the early 1900s. Its limestone exterior and generous windows reflect the design choices that made financial institutions look solid and trustworthy to the public.
The building underwent major renovation completed in 2020 and now houses a hotel and dining spaces within its historic walls. Visitors can see the restored original architectural elements while enjoying modern amenities that have been integrated into the historic structure.
After renovation, the building houses an Italian American restaurant and rooftop bar that show how historic spaces can take on new cultural purposes. These additions bring contemporary life back into the classical banking hall and upper floors.
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