First National Bank, Black River Falls

When it was raining the other day we swung into Black River Falls to view their post office mural and to see what else the town might have to offer.  There wasn't much to see in "historic downtown", most of the buildings were not in the best of shape, however I did really like the First National Bank building.  It's for sale, and has seen better days, but dig that clock!

I should have crossed the street and peeked in the windows, but it was drizzling and I wussed out.  If I were looking for a place to live in BRF I'd probably buy this place and bring it back to life!  What a cool home that would be, I wonder how an interior designer could make it work if you were leaving the original vault and other items in place?  Tin ceilings would be nice.

If you look at the above postcard from 1920 you can see the clock jutting out on the right hand side of the street, right in front of the first parked car behind the moving truck.  Looks like the name of the bank used to be above the clock face.  Besides this image, I was unable to find any additional information about the bank.  I always love the sense of "time" that an old building can give you, and this one sure did the trick!