Bank Block
The Bank Block is a four-story structure built of stone and brick in downtown Dexter in 1876. The ground floor features large windows and doors for shops, while the upper floors contain arched windows and once housed two local banks, offices, and the town's Masonic lodge.
The building was designed by architect George W. Orff from Bangor to house two local banks founded in 1867 and 1875. A fire in 1896 damaged the upper floors where the Masonic lodge met, and local builder Henry Dexter helped reconstruct the damaged sections.
The Bank Block takes its name from its original purpose and reflects how important banking and trade were to Dexter's growth. For many years, locals saw this building as the heart of the town's business life and a symbol of the community's financial health.
The building is located downtown at 15 Main Street and is easy to reach on foot, near shops and other historic sites. The detailed brickwork and stonework are visible from the street, offering a good view of the late 19th-century architecture from outside.
The building blends Italianate and Romanesque architectural styles with details like quoined brick corners and corbelled brickwork along the roof line. This combination of styles and decorative elements makes it a noteworthy example of late 19th-century construction in the region.
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