email: roadarch@outlook.com

Illinois Mid-Century Modern Banks (page 2)

(hit "refresh" to get the most recent version of this page; click on photos for larger images)

former Citizens Bank [gone]
East Alton, IL
This Citizens Bank branch was designed by Alvin K. Stolze and built in 1964. The building was vacant when these photos were taken in 2010. The suspension bridge was meant to simulate the nearby Clark Bridge. There was originally water and fountains beneath it. Plans to demolish the building in 2016 were put on hold. The building was demolished in 2023. For more, see this website.

Union National Bank & Trust Company
Elgin, IL
This Union National Bank & Trust Company branch was built in 1960. It still operates under the same name. [map]

Chase Bank
Elgin, IL		 former motor bank
Fairfield, IL
This Chase Bank branch looks like it was built in the 1970s. [map]

This former motor bank has teller windows on both sides. It was probably built for the much older former Fairfield National Bank next door. The building now houses Sparklight, an internet provider. [map]

First Bank of Highland Park
Highland Park, IL
The First Bank of Highland Park was built in 1960 as a First Bank branch. [map]

First Federal Savings & Loan
Kewanee, IL

2009:
2024:
This First Federal Savings & Loan was built in 1963 as the Kewanee Federal Savings & Loan. The name was changed in the early 1970s. By 2013, the colorful exterior panels had been replaced with grey wire mesh panels. In 2018, the building was being painted and the panels were removed. The building has been painted black and now houses Regional Media. [map]