... is the Farmers State Bank constructed in 1904. The building sits across the square from the front of the Shelby County Courthouse, one of the most distinctive in the US. (See the courthouse here.) From what I can discern, the bank is still privately owned, not having been gobbled up by one of the banking giants, and still appears to be financially healthy. I haven't been inside the bank since I was a child, but soon I'll be able to go back and see if the interior is as beautiful as the exterior. The gold leaf lettering is amazing and the locals winds have deposited just enough dirt and soot and gunk around the carvings to give the facade a great depth. Naturally when I originally took the picture I didn't see the spectacular reflection of the clouds in the upper windows. That was a real bonus when I looked at it on screen.
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beautiful piece of architecture and history.
I love the reflections. It is so pretty.
What a beautiful building and I loved getting the history of it. The reflections caught my eye right away - great shot!
Do you ever notice in small towns how the most beautiful buildings are usually banks or churches? I can't wait to see more photos of this - and, yes, the cloud reflections are a nice treat!
Beautiful old building. I'm with Tracy -- small town have a wonderful old banks, churches and courthouses. Sweet reflection!
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