American National Trust Bank

Title of Building: American National Trust Bank
Address: 110 E. Main Street
Year Built: 1925
Architectural Style: Renaissance Revival
National Register: Walnut Street Historic District; NR # 88002112; Listed 2/17/1989.

The American National Trust Bank opened for business on December 5, 1925. Originally planned as the new home for the Delaware County National Bank, it later became the American National Bank after a series of mergers.[1] The bank played a significant role in the growth of downtown Muncie and features large windows, beautiful engravings, high ceilings, skylights, and hanging fixtures.[2] As the interior was remodeled, it lost some of its original details, with the staircase being one of the few remaining original features. Apart from replaced windows and doors, the front façade remains largely unchanged, featuring a chiseled limestone doorframe, full entablature, and metal lighting fixtures. This building has been vacant since 2019, serving as a reminder of Muncie's banking history.[3]

[1] “American National Bank and Trust Company of Muncie.” US Bank Locations. Accessed June 15, 2023. https://www.usbanklocations.com/american-national-bank-and-trust-company-of-muncie-13085.shtml.

[2] American National Bank., 1997, DOC-97.020, Drawer 6, Folder 38, Documentation Collection, Andrew Seager Archives of the Built Environment, Ball State University, Muncie, IN.

[3] Kirby, Audrey J. “Old National Bank Consolidating Downtown Muncie Offices into High Street Building.” The Star Press, April 1, 2019.