george grant elmslie’s merchants national bank in the fall of 2024

merchants national bank in fall of 2024.
george grant elmslie’s richly colored exterior glazed terra cotta adorning the facade of merchants national bank (1912) located at 102 east third street, winona, mn.
the early 20th century bank building was designed by the architectural firm of purcell, feick, and elmslie. the polychromed ornament was modeled by kristian schneider for the american terra cotta company of chicago.

images courtesy of eric j. nordstrom and the bldg. 51 archive. all rights reserved. 2o24.



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