National Bank of Houghton

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Title: National Bank of Houghton
Photographer: Isler
Subject Headings: Human Settlements - Cities and Towns - Villages, Bank Facilities - Bank Buildings,
Condition: Good
Description: [Exterior photo of the National Bank of Houghton business front. Taken from the opposite side of Shelden Ave.]
Source of Description: [cataloger]
Institution: Michigan Technological University Archives and Copper Country Historical Collections
Donor: Roy Drier
Date of Photo: 1935
Medium: still image
Color: black and white
Size: 20.5 cm x 25.3 cm
Polarity: Positive
Image No: MTU Neg 00269
Collection Name: Roy Drier Photograph Collection
Terms of Use: Rights to reproduce and distribute this image may be restricted. Contact the Michigan Technological University Archives and Copper Country Historical Collections for further information.
User Comments:
• I think the date of 1935 is incorrect. According to the Copper Country Architects' website, "During the first few years the bank utilized only the west half of the building and leased the other half to the Dry Goods Store of W. B. Hoar and Van Mourick. In 1902 the bank’s business started to grow, and slight renovations were completed to accommodate the growth." While one can't read the name of the business on the east side of the building, it would appear to be some sort of shop. Other photos of the bank show it with four archways across the south side, as it is now. eg: https://cchi.mtu.edu/copper-country-image-detail?duid=61c0bfb5-11c4-4249-9522-059327ba6c34&width=1242&height=732&nid=21817 Also, the dress appears to be more 1890s than 1930s.
2022-03-14 - 14:29:00 by Carnegie Museum