Location
Adrian, MI
Original Construction
1907
Construction Cost
$2,500,000
Completion Date
1988
National and State Register of Historic Places

Over the course of 75 years after the Bank of Lenawee was built, the building fell into the hands of a series of owners, as a result, disrepair. In 1985, the building was purchased by the bank’s original descendants for its new headquarters. Gene Hopkins, as principal-in-charge and project architect, was asked to complete the restoration of the exterior and the renovation of the main banking room.

The team completed historic and photographic research in the process of preparing a National Register Nomination and Tax Act Certification for the building. Following research and a thorough file investigation, the museum-quality restoration of the south façade and remaining façades of the building was completed.

The exterior masonry, brick, and stone had been badly damaged and were completely restored. Stone work involved reconstruction of the limestone water table as well as the repair and restoration of the vertical columns. Limestone “collars” were attached to the columns with pins. The flutes were then carved in place to match the original. Brick damage was repaired by grafting original material from the south side of the building to the front, or primary façade. In addition, the firm designed the new entrance on the north, the conceptual design for the reorganization of the main banking floor, and the restoration of the original banking room.