City National Bank Building
City National Bank Building, Bank building from 1947 in Downtown Houston, United States.
Description
City National Bank Building at 1001 McKinney Avenue is a 23-story structure featuring red marble columns, marble wall surfaces, and geometric design patterns throughout. The interior layout shows careful spatial organization with dedicated infrastructure designed to support commercial banking operations efficiently.
History
Architect Alfred C. Finn designed the structure in 1947 as the city recovered from World War II and entered a period of economic growth. The building represented the second tallest development at that time, reflecting Houston's postwar modernization.
Culture
The building incorporates a honeybee symbol throughout its design elements, representing the principles of hard work and productivity in financial operations.
Practical
The building connects to Houston's underground pedestrian network, making it accessible from neighboring structures without going outside. Modern elevator systems inside facilitate movement between the numerous floors.
Did you know?
The original bank hall rose through three floors with soaring ceilings that created an open, generous feeling in the space. A jewelry retailer occupied the ground-level commercial area when the building first opened.
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