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Bank of Poplar Bluff
Bank of Poplar Bluff
Neo-Classical bank building at 200 S. Main, cited as the best example of Neo-Classical architecture in Poplar Bluff.
The Story
The Bank of Poplar Bluff, located at 200 S. (likely South Main or South Broadway), was described as the best example of Neo-Classical style architecture in Poplar Bluff. By 1900, Poplar Bluff had grown to 4,321 residents and was expanding in all directions, creating demand for financial institutions. The bank building featured the classical columns, symmetry, and grandeur characteristic of the Neo-Classical revival style popular for banks and government buildings in the early 20th century, projecting stability and trust to customers. The two-story building was constructed in 1914.
Additional Source References
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The primary example of Neo-Classical style commercial architecture.
“The best example of the Neo-Classical style is the Bank of Poplar Bluff at 200 S. Main Street. This two-story building was constructed in 1914 and features a temple design front with imposing engaged Ionic columns.”
A commercial building mentioned in a photo caption.
“[picture: Bank of Poplar Bluff Building] Bank of Poplar Bluff Building”
A banking institution located on Main Street.
“Bank of Poplar Bluff in left foreground and Dalton store in right foreground.”
City Directory Listings
This address appears in the following historic city directory listings.Some listings predate or postdate this site — see the timeline badge on each card.
MOBRYDE ALEX 8 Alivel merchant tailer 200 Main tal 313 305 C
200 Main
Dunham Directory Co's Poplar Bluff, Missouri City Directory for 1906
Meredith Wh
200 Main
Dunham Directory Co's Poplar Bluff, Missouri City Directory for 1906
Bark Of Foflar Bluff
200 Main
Dunham Directory Co's Poplar Bluff, Missouri City Directory for 1906
J. H. Perkins
200 S. MAIN ST.
Poplar Bluff, MO., City Directory 1908
Meredith Wh
200 Main
Poplar Bluff, MO., City Directory 1908
Bark Of Foflar Bluff
200 Main
Poplar Bluff, MO., City Directory 1908
Bank of Poplar Bluff
200 s Main Byrd Duncan pres II Hortsm v-pres N B Cook cashier
Dunham Directory Co.'s Poplar Bluff Missouri City Directory for 1909-1910
Bank Of Poplar Bluff
200 S Main
W. H. Hoffman's Poplar Bluff City Directory, 1911
Cotton Belt Lumber Co
200½ S Main
W. H. Hoffman's Poplar Bluff City Directory, 1926
Holland Brokerage Co
200½ S Main
W. H. Hoffman's Poplar Bluff City Directory, 1926
Bank of Poplar Bluff
200-202 S Main
W. H. Hoffman's Poplar Bluff City Directory, 1926
McGEE EUGENE L
200½ S Main R 15 Phone 622
Drury's Poplar Bluff City Directory 1931
Phillips & Phillips
200½ S Main R 9-10-11 Phone 270
Drury's Poplar Bluff City Directory 1931
Tedrick Lawrence E
200½ S Main Phone 1113 res Phone 106
Drury's Poplar Bluff City Directory 1931
Metropolitan Life Ins Co.
200½ S Main R 1-2-3-4 Phone 108
Drury's Poplar Bluff City Directory 1931
Boeving Bros Cotton Co
200¼ S Main R 6
Drury's Poplar Bluff City Directory 1931
Flanery Bayles K
200½ S Main R 5 Phone 658 res Phone 532
Drury's Poplar Bluff City Directory 1931
Holland Brokerage Co
200½ S Main R 7
Drury's Poplar Bluff City Directory 1931
Bank Of Poplar Bluff
200 S Main
Drury's Poplar Bluff City Directory 1931
Phillips & Phillips
200½ S Main
Drury's Poplar Bluff City Directory 1931
Metropolitan Life Ins Co. A C Spiegel mgr
200½ S Main R 1 to 4
Drury's Poplar Bluff City Directory 1931
Holland Brokerage Co (E B Holland)
200½ S Main R 7
Drury's Poplar Bluff City Directory 1931
Bank Of Poplar Bluff
200 S Main
Drury's Poplar Bluff City Directory 1931
Kearbey Byron
200½ S Main R 13-14
Drury's Poplar Bluff City Directory 1931
Quick Facts
Era
1910s
Year Built
1914
Area
Downtown
Historic Photographs
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