National Bank of Rolla Building, Missouri
- Historic hotel
- In Rolla, Missouri
- 0.3 mi from Route 66
- National Register of Historic Places
Built for the National Bank of Rolla, this building stands in Rolla, MO, right on the old road. It opened in March 1931, in a town about halfway between St. Louis and Springfield. Built in the Colonial Revival style, it earned a National Register listing in 2001 both for its architecture and for its place in the life of Rolla and the story of Route 66. It is a good reason to slow down in town.
What is National Bank of Rolla Building?
This is a Colonial Revival building, a style that looks back to early American architecture with symmetry and classical details. It has wheelchair access.
Its name recalls the bank it was built for, and it is also listed as a hotel.
History of National Bank of Rolla Building
The bank building opened in March 1931, a few years after Route 66 was created. Rolla sits roughly halfway between St. Louis and Springfield, and the highway ran right through town.
In 2001 the building joined the National Register. The listing rested on two things: the character of its architecture and its importance to the city and to Route 66 history. That makes it one of the places where the road's story and the town's story meet.
Visiting National Bank of Rolla Building: tips
Give it a few minutes to look at the facade and take a photo. Food is close by, with a pizza restaurant about 0.1 miles away, and fuel is about 0.4 miles off. A motel is about 0.8 miles away if Rolla is your overnight stop. The Rolla Ranger Station Historic District, a group of 1930s stone and frame buildings, is about 1.1 miles away and pairs well with this stop. The ghost town sites of Macedonia and Signal are about 5.1 and 6.1 miles off. With Rolla sitting about halfway across the Missouri stretch, the town is a natural place to break the drive, and this building is an easy stop on a walk through it.
Practical info
- Address
- 718 N Pine St, Rolla, MO 65401
- Phone
- +1 573-364-5202
- Website
- mypcb.com
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 9–5 · Sat 9–12
- On site & nearby
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Questions about National Bank of Rolla Building
When did the Rolla bank building open?
It opened in March 1931.
Why is it on the National Register?
It was listed in 2001 for its architecture and for its importance to Rolla and to the history of Route 66.
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