The Federal Reserve Bank
Constructed in 1921, this building served as the headquarters for the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City until 2008, making it the oldest Federal Reserve Bank building in active use at that time.
The Federal Reserve Bank
925 Grand Boulevard, Kansas City, MO 64106 (Map)
Built: 1921
Architect/Style: Graham, Anderson, Probst & White // Classical Revival
Area: Downtown // Grand Blvd
The original Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City, located at 925 Grand Boulevard, is a historic landmark that played a significant role in the city's financial and architectural landscape.
Constructed in 1921, this building served as the headquarters for the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City until 2008, making it the oldest Federal Reserve Bank building in active use at that time. The building is renowned for its Classical Revival architectural style, a testament to the era's grandeur and stability.
In 2007, it was added to the National Register of Historic Places, cementing its place in history.
Architectural Design
Designed by the prestigious Chicago architectural firm Graham, Anderson, Probst & White, the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City building embodies the Classical Revival style. The 21-story structure features a U-shaped plan and a steel frame clad with dressed Bedford limestone. The building's design follows the traditional three-part form of base, shaft, and cap, which was a common approach for high-rise office buildings of that era.
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