Louis Sullivan Jewel Box Bank

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833 4th Ave
Grinnell, IA 50112
The Merchants National Bank building is one of the eight Midwestern "jewel-box" banks designed by Louis Sullivan, legendary American architect and mentor of Frank Lloyd Wright. The bank was constructed in 1914 for $60,000 and remained a bank until 1999. It now houses the Grinnell Area Chamber of Commerce and Grinnell Visitor Center. The interior of the bank is open for public viewing Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM-4:30 PM. Weekend hours may vary, so please call ahead prior to visiting on Saturday and/or Sunday.

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A true jewel box
4/4/2021

We have been trying to visit as many of Louis Sullivan’s jewel box banks as possible- this one is a ...

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Worth the Road Trip to See a Jewel Box
10/6/2019

There are 8 Louis Sullivan Jewel Boxes. This is one of the best, so bring your camera. The Chamber o...

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One of the great small town banks in America
6/27/2019

The architecture of this Louis Sullivan bank is spectacular. It's worth a long drive to see the outs...

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