Commerce Trust Building, Bank building in Kansas City, Missouri, US
Description
The Commerce Trust Building is a 17-story bank structure in Kansas City located at the corner of 10th and Walnut Streets, clad in red granite and white terra cotta tiles. The structure has been fully renovated and converted while preserving its original architectural details and decorative elements.
History
The structure was completed in 1907 by the George A. Fuller Company, the firm behind the Flatiron Building, making it Kansas City's second high-rise. It functioned as financial institution headquarters and marked an important phase in the city's economic growth.
Culture
The building displays an ornate bank lobby with an illuminated glass ceiling that now hosts community events and gatherings. This space reflects how the financial world was presented and celebrated during the early 1900s.
Practical
The building is easily accessible today and sits in an active business district downtown. Modern infrastructure allows visitors to explore the public spaces and lobby while appreciating the architectural features and design details.
Did you know?
The southeast corner displays a bronze and copper clock weighing more than 1,500 kg, manufactured in 1953 by IBM and the Livers Bronze Company. This timepiece is an often-overlooked feature that showcases early industrial craftsmanship and deserves closer inspection.
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