never gets old: early 2024 sprint visit to louis h. sullivan’s 1919 “jewel box” bank in columbus, wisc,

latest images (taken of exterior only in early april of 2024)  of louis sullivan’s famers’ and merchants’ bank building (1919) located in columbus, wisc.
the farmers and merchants union bank was the last small bank building or “jewel box” designed by architect louis h. sullivan.
the terra cotta ornament (including the rearing lions) was molded by kristian schneider for the american terra cotta company.

images courtesy of eric j. nordstrom and bldg. 51 archive. all rights reserved. 2024. 



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