Security State Bank (Willow Lake, South Dakota)

Security State Bank
Location Garfeild St., Willow Lake, South Dakota
Coordinates 44°37′45″N 97°38′06″W / 44.62917°N 97.63500°W / 44.62917; -97.63500Coordinates: 44°37′45″N 97°38′06″W / 44.62917°N 97.63500°W / 44.62917; -97.63500
Area less than one acre
Built 1909
Architectural style Early Commercial
NRHP reference # 02000577[1]
Added to NRHP May 30, 2002

The Security State Bank, on Garfield St. in Willow Lake, South Dakota, was built in 1909. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2002.[1]

It is a two-story brick commercial building with a flat roof.[2]

It was deemed significant architecturally as "a representative example of an early 20th century commercial building." It was also deemed important "for its contribution to commerce and economic development in Willow Lake, South Dakota. Willow Lake is a rural community whose primary source of economic activity is agricultural. Rural banks of this type were critical for the economic stability of this community and conservatism."[2]

References

  1. 1 2 National Park Service (2010-07-09). "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service.
  2. 1 2 Michelle C. Saxman (2002). "National Register of Historic Places Registration: Security State Bank". National Park Service. Retrieved March 11, 2018. With three photos from 2002.
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