Wednesday, October 13, 2010

The Bank of Lansing

Yesterday, we were in Lansing -- to see Stephanie's artwork displayed in the office building of the Michigan House of Representatives. Bravo, Steph!

One of the more notable buildings downtown is the Bank of Lansing. Now Comerica Bank, it was completed in 1931. It's a 15-story limestone structure, decorated in a fanciful and exotic art deco style. A pair of elephants guard the main entrance, while both animals and symbolism of local significance adorn the façade.

Elephant

Prairie Dog(?)

Lion

And, just in case... it's a fallout shelter too!

Gargoyle/Fallout Shelter

2 comments:

mfophotos said...

and not a bailout shelter ;)?

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