Wednesday, April 29, 2015

Milwaukie #5: First State Bank of Milwaukie Building

10883 SE Main Street

IMG_3855 First State Bank of Milwaukie Building in Milwaukie, Oregon on September 27, 2008
First State Bank of Milwaukie Building on September 27, 2008

The First State Bank of Milwaukie Building was built in 1909 in an Italianate style, replacing an earlier wooden bank building to the south on Main Street. There were originally two storefronts on the lower level.

First State Bank of Milwaukie in Milwaukie, Oregon
First State Bank of Milwaukie. Hanging over the street is the emergency call light that is now in the Milwaukie Museum.

The building was home to the State Bank of Oregon, and later Perry's Pharmacy and The Gay Blade clothing store, which also had a location in Salem. The building was significantly altered during the 1970s and 1980s, and was completely remodeled in 2007.

IMG_3786 Gay Blade Drinking Fountain in Milwaukie, Oregon on September 27, 2008
Gay Blade Drinking Fountain on September 27, 2008

The Gay Blade placed a drinking fountain in front of the building when it was located here.

IMG_3787 Gay Blade Drinking Fountain in Milwaukie, Oregon on September 27, 2008
Gay Blade Drinking Fountain on September 27, 2008

The drinking fountain remains there today and was revitalized by Celebrate Milwaukie Inc.

IMG_3788 Gay Blade Drinking Fountain in Milwaukie, Oregon on September 27, 2008
Gay Blade Drinking Fountain on September 27, 2008

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