Final Photography Captures the Restored Beauty of The Sullivan Building

RKA is pleased to share Brad Feinknopf’s professional photography of Louis Sullivan’s 1915 “jewel box” bank, now beautifully restored in downtown Newark, Ohio after a ten-year multi-phased project. The restoration of this national treasure included the meticulous conservation and restoration of the exterior terra cotta facades, intricate exterior mosaics, leaded glass and opalescent glass windows, and decoratively painted interior murals.

See more information in these updated Project Profiles on RKA’s website:

History and Restoration Study : https://www.rogerskrajnak.com/community/2015/001-Louis-Sullivan-Buildng-of-Newark.htm

Exterior Restoration: https://www.rogerskrajnak.com/community/2025/002-Louis-Sullivan-Buildng-of-Newark.htm

Interior Restoration and Annex: https://www.rogerskrajnak.com/community/2025/003-Louis-Sullivan-Buildng-of-Newark.htm

The Sullivan Building Restoration is Complete

The decade-long restoration of Louis Sullivan’s “jewel box” bank building in downtown Newark, Ohio is now complete. Originally opened in 1915 as the Home Building Association Company bank, the building will now be home to Explore Licking County and will serve as a vibrant hub for tourism and community gatherings. RKA is extremely proud to have led an amazing Project Team in the restoration of this national treasure. Much more information about The Sullivan Building is available in the following links to RKA’s website.

The Sullivan Building History and Restoration Study: https://www.rogerskrajnak.com/community/2015/001-Louis-Sullivan-Buildng-of-Newark.htm

The Sullivan Building Exterior Restoration: https://www.rogerskrajnak.com/community/2025/002-Louis-Sullivan-Buildng-of-Newark.htm

The Sullivan Building Interior Restoration and Annex: https://www.rogerskrajnak.com/community/2025/003-Louis-Sullivan-Buildng-of-Newark.htm

RKA is now on Instagram.

We are thrilled to share that Rogers Krajnak Architects is now on Instagram.

Follow @rogerskrajnakarchitects for a closer look at our projects, team, clients and creative process, resulting in over 500 commissions since 2001.

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Sullivan Building Rededication

Approximately 110 years after the original dedication of Louis Sullivan’s Home Building Association Company bank in downtown Newark Ohio, the community gathered again to celebrate the Rededication of this iconic building after extensive restoration, and the addition of the adjacent Annex.  RKA was honored to lead a Project Team of highly skilled designers, engineers, contractors, and craftspeople in a ten-year, multi-phased project.  The building re-opened as the home of Explore Licking County, a vibrant hub for tourism and visitors, and a community gathering place.  The RKA Team was thrilled to be in attendance with other Project Team members, dignitaries, and community supporters of this special project.   

Sullivan Building Restoration nearing completion

After more than a decade of work on the restoration of Louis Sullivan’s “jewel box” bank building, RKA looks forward to celebrating the completion of this multi-phased project.  Next week, this national treasure will reopen as the new home of Explore Licking County, a vibrant tourism hub in the heart of Newark, Ohio, 110 years after its first opening.

For more information: https://rogerskrajnak.com/community/2015/001-Louis-Sullivan-Buildng-of-Newark.htm