Union Trust Bank Company Building, bank building in East St. Louis, Illinois
The Union Trust Bank Company Building is a bank structure in neoclassical style in East St. Louis. It features tall columns, symmetrical forms, and detailed stonework that define its exterior.
The building was designed and constructed between 1922 and 1926 by architect Thomas Imbs. It arose at a time when the city wanted to rebuild confidence following economic difficulties.
This building was where the community handled its financial matters and where business leaders gathered. Its classical design reflected the trust the city wanted to place in its economic future.
The building stands at 200 Collinsville Avenue in downtown East St. Louis, not at a corner with Missouri Avenue. Its Classical Revival exterior can be viewed from the street; the address places it along Collinsville Avenue, so approach from that side to see the columns and stonework.
The building is one of the last surviving examples of neoclassical bank architecture in the city. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2014 to preserve its historical and architectural significance.
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