Bellingham National Bank Building, Beaux-Arts bank building in downtown Bellingham, United States.
The Bellingham National Bank Building is a six-story structure in the Beaux-Arts style located at the corner of Dock and Holly Streets downtown. Its reinforced concrete frame is covered with ornate stonework and decorative cornices throughout.
Local investors led by Victor Roeder founded the bank in 1904, followed by construction of this building between 1912 and 1913. The project reflected a period of commercial growth and confidence in the city's future.
The building displays ornate stonework and decorative details on its facade that reflect the prosperity of the trading community. These elements show how banks wanted to project confidence and permanence to their clients.
The building now houses various businesses and government offices that you can visit during regular hours. The ground floor and lobby areas are accessible to the public, allowing a closer look at the interior details and design.
Each of the building's 124 rooms had hot and cold running water and access to a central vacuum system, and the interior corridors were paved with terrazzo panels bordered in Alaskan marble. The vestibule held an 11-foot dado of Colorado Yeul marble, and its columns were cut from Italian Pavonazzo marble.
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