C. H. King Company and First National Bank of Shoshoni facts for kids
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King, C. H., Company, and First National Bank of Shoshoni
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Building in 2020
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| Location | 127 Main Street, Shoshoni, Wyoming |
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| Area | 1 acre (0.40 ha) |
| Architectural style | Twentieth-century vernacular |
| NRHP reference No. | 94001135 |
| Added to NRHP | September 8, 1994 |
The C.H. King Company and First National Bank Building is a very old building in Shoshoni, Wyoming. It is also known as Yellowstone Drug. Charles Henry King had this building constructed between 1905 and 1906.
Charles King was a well-known businessman in central Wyoming. He started a lumber business inside this building. Interestingly, Charles King was the biological grandfather of Gerald R. Ford, who later became a U.S. president. The First National Bank of Shoshoni also had its home in this building for a time.
Over the years, the building changed hands and purposes many times. In 1919, a grocery store opened there. Later, in 1937, a group called the Wind River Lodge #25 (a Masonic lodge) bought the building. They used the upstairs area as their meeting hall. During the 1970s, the building housed an antique shop and even a home. In the late 1970s, the famous Yellowstone Drug store moved in. This drugstore became a popular stop for travelers in central Wyoming. It finally closed its doors in 2012.
What Does the Building Look Like?
This building has two stories and is made of wood. It has two main entrances. The outside walls are covered with special metal panels. These panels are designed to look like real stone. The building also has decorative metal pieces and cornices (fancy edges).
Special Features of the Building
To the left of the right-hand storefront, there is a unique oval-shaped stained glass window. On the upper floor, four windows face the street. Another storefront can be found partway along the side of the building. The roof is almost flat and slopes towards the back.
Inside, the wall that used to separate the two main sections has been removed. The old bank vault is still there. Below the main floor, there is a basement. The upstairs area is set up for meetings, likely from when the Masonic lodge owned it.
The C.H. King Company and First National Bank Building was added to the National Register of Historic Places on September 8, 1994. This means it is recognized as an important historical site.
