Click above images to enlarge First National Bank Building 201-205Main Street, Ann Arbor - Washtenaw County Other Names First National Building Property Type office building skyscraper Historic Use COMMERCE/TRADE/business Current Use COMMERCE/TRADE/business Style Skyscraper Architect/Builder Fry and Kasurin Narrative Description The First National Bank Building occupies a street corner in the heart of Ann Arbor's central business district. Constructed in the 1927-1930 period the steel frame building consists of a ten-story, tower and subsidiary two and five-story rear sections. The principal facades are clothed in lightly colored terra cotta and exhibit a restrained and elegant, Romanesque, decorative scheme. Statement of Significance The First National Bank Building, built between 1927 and 1930, was the tallest building in Ann Arbor at the time of its construction. Originally built for the first bank in Washtenaw county it has since been used as office and retail space. The steel-frame construction and non-load-bearing exterior walls decorated with terra cotta detailing, have made the building a visual landmark in Ann Arbor. Period of Significance 1901-1930 Significant Date(s) 1927-1930 Registry Type(s) 11/24/1982 National Register listed Site ID# P3844