Miners and Merchants Bank - Idaho Springs, CO
Posted by: 
Outspoken1
N 39° 44.509 W 105° 31.018
13S E 455705 N 4399229
The owner purposely chose light colored brick to differentiate his building from the other red brick buildings
Waymark Code: WMAFE5
Location: Colorado, United States
Date Posted: 01/09/2011
Views: 2
The plaque (on the west side of the building) reads:
MINERS AND MERCHANTS
BANK
1501 Miner Street
Built in 1901, this building became the home of the Miners and Merchants Bank. L. L. Roberts, a local businessman, personally chose the light brick for the exterior so it would be distinctive from the red-brick exteriors of the neighboring structures in the downtown business district. The bank occupied the west portion of the first floor, and S. M. Smith opened a furniture "emporium" in the east side.
The building now houses retail businesses including the Georgetown Valley Candy Store.
Group or Groups Responsible for Placement:
Historical Society of Idaho Springs and City of Idaho Springs
County or City: Idaho Springs
Date Dedicated: Unknown
Check here for Web link(s) for additional information: Not listed
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