New Buffalo State Bank Building

New Buffalo State Bank

This building was built in 1990 with an addition in.1992. It was to serve as the main branch and corporate headquarters of the New Buffalo Savings Bank.

The building features 14600 square feet of space in.a 2 story building. The street facing facade emphasizes a Midwestern bank. There is yellow brick.accents and terra cotta detailing.

Union Block Photos

This is a 3 story Italianate commercial building . It was built in 1862-1863. It has 2 store fronts. It measures 58 x56 feet.

Roof line

Gradual sloping roof that slopes downward.

Cornice

Italianate decorative cornice tops main street facing facade

Fenestrations

Retained arched windows on second and third floors. Windows are supported by stone sills

Divisions

Front facade is split into 2 unequal Store fronts.

History

This building was built in 1864. It was located in the heart of the business district. It is a 4,680 square foot structure. It transitioned through several eras of retail and service businesses over its time line.

Original Build (1864). Constructed as a multilevel brick commercial store front during the Civil Ware Era Boom of the downtown district.

1960 Jo Dee’s operated as a local ladies’ and misses’ apparel store, heavily advertised as a downtown holiday fixture

1980’s Balloon dry served the community as a custom balloon and gift shop.

This building is located at 105-115 East Front Street, Buchanan, MI. It was built in 1861. It is a 3 story painted white commercial brick building.

Prior busineses.

Buchanan State Bank early 1900’s

The Galien-Buchanan Stare Bank

This Bank opened in 1934.

Redbud Hardware 1896—19994

J.D. Ross’s Dry Foods first commercial ground floor tenants

This historic WW II Pullman Trouper Sleeper Car. The car was designed to carry a large number of passengers in a single comfortable unit. In peace time, the car could carry a large number of passengers for long distances

The Michigan City Naval Armory is a historic military facility located at 3 Lake Shore Drive, Michigan City, Indiana . It is a white stucco art Deco Building. It was constructed in 1932 using WPA labor

Key architectural features are

. Geometric Symmetry

. Balanced block and monumental structural design

Smooth surface flat white stucco external walls

. Decorative Bas -Relief built in concrete panels featuring stylized nautical and patriotic motifs. Including American eagles, anchors and ships

. Stepped Pilasters distinct vertical columns and geometric set backs along the.roof line that emphasize height.

. The building was utilized by the U.S. Navy for training until 1966

The building was transferred to the Indiana National Guard

This building is listed as commercial. It was built in 1855.. The lot that it sits on is 4536 square feet..

The first business at this site was the areas first hardware and supply store. From the 1993 to to 2023, the business was the Villager. This was a home decor and gift boutique.

The building style was early 20th century commercial of Vernacular brick.

Architectural Features

Red brick masonry. It was built with locally sourced load bearing brick

Segmental Arch Windows. The upper story windows feature slight brick arches on the top.

Corner lot presence.

Large front display window