Merchants Bank Building (Providence, Rhode Island)

The Merchants Bank Building is a historic commercial building at 32 Westminster Street in downtown Providence, Rhode Island. It is a six-story brownstone structure, designed by Alpheus C. Morse and Clifton A. Hall and built in 1855–57. When built, this Italianate structure was one of the first buildings of Providence's financial district, and is now surrounded by much larger modern skyscrapers. It is architecturally reminiscent of Roman palazzos, with an arcaded ground floor, second-level windows topped by alternating segmented-arch and triangular pediments, and a projecting cornice with dentil moulding and modillions. The building served as the headquarters of the Merchants Bank until it merged with Providence National Bank in 1920.[2]

For the Merchants Bank Building in Florida, also NRHP listed, see Halifax Historical Museum.

Merchants Bank Building
Merchants Bank Building (Providence, Rhode Island) is located in Rhode Island
Merchants Bank Building (Providence, Rhode Island)
Merchants Bank Building (Providence, Rhode Island) is located in the United States
Merchants Bank Building (Providence, Rhode Island)
LocationProvidence, Rhode Island
Coordinates41°49′29″N 71°24′36″W
Built1855
ArchitectMorse & Hall
Architectural styleEarly Commercial, Italianate
Part ofDowntown Providence Historic District (ID84001967)
NRHP reference No.77000002 [1]
Significant dates
Added to NRHPNovember 21, 1977
Designated CPFebruary 10, 1984

The building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1977.[1]

See also

References
  1. "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. January 23, 2007.
  2. "NRHP nomination for Merchants Bank Building" (PDF). Rhode Island Preservation. Retrieved October 23, 2014.
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