The National Farmer's Bank of Owatonna is an historic bank building that was originally constructed in 1908 by renowned architect Louis Sullivan, known for his signature jewel box-style bank designs. The bank is designed to resemble a jeweled strongbox, metaphorically mimicking the bank's security and reliability for depositors. Colorful terracotta paneling blends with gold and blue glass mosaic bands and red brick walls, creating a unique color scheme for the building's exterior. Inside, stained-glass windows by Louis J. Millet provide color, while four large cast-iron electroliers showcase design elements by Elmslie and the Winslow Brothers Company. Today, the building is recognized as a National Historic Landmark and is home to a Wells Fargo bank branch location that can be visited to observe its architectural elements.
101 N Cedar Ave, Owatonna, MN 55060