The Laramie State Bank Building is an Art Deco building at 5200 W. Chicago Avenue, in Chicago's Austin community.[1][2] It was designed by architects Meyer & Cook and was built in 1928.[3][4][2] The terracotta ornamentation was produced by the Northwestern Terra Cotta Company.[1][2][3] It is a Chicago Landmark,[1][3][5][6] and was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2023.[7]
Laramie State Bank Building | |
 | |
    | |
| Location | 5200 W. Chicago Avenue, Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 41°53′41.4″N 87°45′20.9″W / 41.894833°N 87.755806°W |
| Built | 1928 |
| Architect | Meyer & Cook |
| Architectural style | Art Deco[1] |
| NRHP reference No. | SG100008873 |
| Added to NRHP | April 20, 2023 |
History
editThe Laramie State Bank of Chicago closed on August 16, 1930.[1][8] On August 31, 1936, the Federal Housing Administration opened offices in the building.[9] In 1946, the Citizens National Bank began operating in the building.[1] In 1991, the Citizens National Bank was declared insolvent and was seized by federal regulators.[10]
On June 14, 1995, the Laramie State Bank Building was designated a Chicago Landmark.[6] Most recently, the building has served as home to a restaurant and deli, a furniture store, and a banquet hall.[11][12][13] However, the building was foreclosed in 2012, and has been vacant for many years.[1][13] It has a number of deferred maintenance issues, which has led Preservation Chicago to list it as one of the most endangered buildings in Chicago.[1][5] On August 11, 2020 the Chicago Community Development Commission voted to authorize the Department of Planning and Development to request proposals from developers for the Laramie State Bank Building and adjacent properties.[14]
References
edit- ^ a b c d e f g h "Laramie State Bank of Chicago", Preservation Chicago. Retrieved December 11, 2019.
- ^ a b c American Institute of Architects Chicago (2014) AIA Guide to Chicago. Third Edition. University of Illinois Press. p. 329. Retrieved December 11, 2019.
- ^ a b c Zangs, Mary (2014). The Chicago 77: A Community Area Handbook. Arcadia Publishing. Retrieved December 11, 2019.
- ^ "Laramie State Bank Will Add to Size of Home", Chicago Tribune. May 1, 1927. p. B6.
- ^ a b Kamin, Blair. "Two more buildings hit Chicago’s endangered list", Chicago Tribune. February 28, 2019. Retrieved December 11, 2019.
- ^ a b "Laramie State Bank Building", Chicago Landmarks. City of Chicago. Retrieved December 11, 2019.
- ^ "WEEKLY LIST OF ACTIONS TAKEN ON PROPERTIES: 4/14/2023 THROUGH 4/20/2023". National Park Service. Retrieved 2023-04-26.
- ^ "Nelson to Tell Status of All Closed Banks", Chicago Tribune. July 17, 1931. p. 11.
- ^ "Plan City-Wide Chain of FHA Offices", Chicago Tribune. August 30, 1936. p. 22.
- ^ Dorning, Mike. "Regulators seize, sell Citizens Bank", Chicago Tribune. January 30, 1991. Retrieved December 11, 2019.
- ^ Duckett, Kelsey. "Amusement license will bring another option to West Side residents", Austin Talks. July 20, 2010. Retrieved December 11, 2019.
- ^ Duckett, Kelsey. "City says Austin biz can host live entertainment", Austin Weekly News. July 21, 2010. Retrieved December 11, 2019.
- ^ a b Landmark Laramie State Bank at Risk", Preservation Chicago. Retrieved December 11, 2019.
- ^ Studenkov, Igor. "Historic building could get new lease on life", Austin Weekly News. August 19, 2020. Retrieved August 19, 2020.