Cloud State Bank - McLeansboro, Illinois - U.S. National Register of Historic Places on Waymarking.com

"It is representative of the floried Second Empire style from France, and has many characteristics of an unusual building for this part of the country.

The Peoples National Bank, built in 1882, is primarily a Second Empire style building, as evidenced by the mansard roof, iron ornaments, and dormer windows.  The entire building, however has elaborate ornamentation and improvisation, uses contrasting effects, and creates powerful tensions, and climaxes. Elements of many architectural styles can be found; indeed, complexity and elaborateness of form mark every aspect of this construction.  It is truly an original and unique statement.  The bank, built entirely by private funds, has served the public almost continuously since 1882.

Chlon Gaurd Cloud and Chalon Gaurd McCoy (first cousins) found the Hamilton County Bank at McLeansboro.  The bank moved to the present building upon its completion in 1882." - National Register Nomination Form

Street address: 108 N. Washington St McLeansboro, Illinois County / Borough / Parish: Hamilton Year listed: 1978 Historic (Areas of) Significance: Event, Architecture/Engineering Periods of significance: 1875-1899 Historic function: Commerce/Trade Current function: Commerce/Trade Privately owned?: yes Primary Web Site: [Web Link] Secondary Website 1: [Web Link] Season start / Season finish: Not listed Hours of operation: Not listed Secondary Website 2: Not listed National Historic Landmark Link: Not listed

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