First National Bank of Mason City
First National Bank of Mason City, Historical bank building in Mason City, Iowa.
The seven-story First National Bank building exhibits Chicago School design with steel-frame construction, plate glass windows, and plain brick facades between floors.
The architectural firm Liebbe, Nourse & Rasmussen completed the construction of this commercial structure in 1911, marking their single commission in Mason City.
The bank structure represents early twentieth-century financial institutions that shaped the development of Midwestern cities through their architectural and economic impact.
Located at 5-7 North Federal Avenue, the building now contains apartments and offices while maintaining its status on the National Register of Historic Places.
On March 13, 1934, John Dillinger and his associates executed a bank robbery here, taking approximately $50,000 and exchanging gunfire during their escape.
Location: Iowa
Architects: Liebbe, Nourse & Rasmussen
Architectural style: Chicago School
GPS coordinates: 43.15208,-93.20075
Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:24
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