Bank of Washburn – Washburn, WI - U.S. National Register of Historic Places on Waymarking.com

This historical brownstone building now serves as a visitor center, museum, art gallery, and antiques store. A plaque tells the history of Washburn’s bank.

The marker reads:

The Bank of Washburn is a unique variation of the Romanesque Revival Style designed by architects Conover & Porter of Ashland, Wisconsin. Built in less than one year, the building was fashioned from brownstone quarried at Houghton Point located north of Washburn.

The Bank of Washburn was founded by A.C. Probert, one of Washburn's most colorful characters. Probert also served as Chairman of the town but was ultimately convicted of embezzlement and sentenced to the Waupan Penitentiary.

Designated a local landmark in 2006
Washburn

Erected 2006

Street address: Bayfield Street & Central Avenue Washburn, WI USA 54891 County / Borough / Parish: Bayfield Year listed: 1980 Historic (Areas of) Significance: Architecture/Engineering Periods of significance: 1875-1899 Historic function: Commerce/Trade Current function: Cultural and tourist Privately owned?: no Primary Web Site: [Web Link] Season start / Season finish: Not listed Hours of operation: Not listed Secondary Website 1: Not listed Secondary Website 2: Not listed National Historic Landmark Link: Not listed

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