| Building
Code |
574.D.26 |
Construction
Date |
1919 |
| Origins |
Built as a
CIBC |
Description
|
The Bank of
Commerce Building occupies the corner location at the
Northwest
junction of Nelson Street and Seventh Avenue with its façade
overlooking
the most intact portions of the historic streetscapes on each. |
Heritage
Value
|
The Bank of
Commerce was established in the Cain Block in 1909 and as
such
is the oldest continuously operating banking operation in Virden. This
building,
originally two stories, and erected in 1919, is our oldest continuously
occupied
bank building. It valued for that role in the commercial development of
Virden,
and for the element of the original façade that were retained
when
it was extensively remodeled.
|
Character
Defining
Elements |
Key elements
that define the exterior heritage character of the Bank of
Commerce
Building include:
- the dark brick and dressed stone construction including its
attractive
finely detailed window treatment |
| Site
History |
Formerly
on This
Site:
Benjamin Meek – groceries.
Kerik Groceries & Ernie’s Grocery
CIBC first operated out of Cain Block |
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Information |
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