Oklahoma, Mulhall, Oklahoma State Bank
The two-story, Richardsonian Romanesque style building was constructed in Muhall in 1908 to house the Oklahoma State Bank. The bank remained in operation until 1982. The National Register of Historic Places Inventory Nomination Form describe the architectural character of the building as follows: "Decorative elements include round arches which frame all door and window openings. These arches have keystone elements over first floor windows and entrance door. The cutaway entry is framed by sandstone pilaster there is similar pilaster at each corner. One of the most impressive features of the building is the pressed tin cornice with exquisite detailing. The cornice is highlighted with miniature dentils arid molded sunrise elements set between brackets. There is extensive use of finials and gargoyle-type decoration at the corners of the cornice." (Source: National Register of Historic Places Inventory Nomination Form No. 84003146)
After the bank closed, the building was renovated to house a restaurant. The restaurant was for sale in 2015. A new owner renovated the building and operated it as a special events center. That business faced challenges, in part, because of the pandemic. In 2022, when the photograph was taken, business activity around the building appeared to be dormant.
Oklahoma, Mulhall, Oklahoma State Bank
The two-story, Richardsonian Romanesque style building was constructed in Muhall in 1908 to house the Oklahoma State Bank. The bank remained in operation until 1982. The National Register of Historic Places Inventory Nomination Form describe the architectural character of the building as follows: "Decorative elements include round arches which frame all door and window openings. These arches have keystone elements over first floor windows and entrance door. The cutaway entry is framed by sandstone pilaster there is similar pilaster at each corner. One of the most impressive features of the building is the pressed tin cornice with exquisite detailing. The cornice is highlighted with miniature dentils arid molded sunrise elements set between brackets. There is extensive use of finials and gargoyle-type decoration at the corners of the cornice." (Source: National Register of Historic Places Inventory Nomination Form No. 84003146)
After the bank closed, the building was renovated to house a restaurant. The restaurant was for sale in 2015. A new owner renovated the building and operated it as a special events center. That business faced challenges, in part, because of the pandemic. In 2022, when the photograph was taken, business activity around the building appeared to be dormant.