merchants bank

The stained glass and craftsman style of the building is a sight to behold. It is a wonderful place to bank as well. The staff is friendly and very personable. One always feels at home.

I've been with Merchants for over five years. Their staff are incredibly friendly and helpful. I've never felt taken advantage of. I'll never switch banks.

Merchants bank has an amazing old time feel to it but it has all the modern technology and processes of a much larger banking system. This bank still treats people as neighbors and is willing to work with you on a personal level.

Winona, Minn., was the most pleasant surprise of our vacation this summer. I picked it just because it was the right driving distance from one point to another and had a motel in the rewards program we used. From the time we entered the town from the north on Highway 61, were were charmed by the bluffs on our fight, and the island community on our left.I wanted to spend some time driving through the town the next morning. As an architecture buff, I already had photographed Frank Lloyd Wright and Lewis Sullivan buildings along our route. Imagine my surprise when I discovered what I thought was a Sullivan bank I hadn't heard of right in downtown Winona. I got out and photographed it. It had all the Sullivan touches and was quite similar to the Sullivan bank in Owatonna. When looking it up later I discovered it was designed by Sullivan protege George Elmslie, also a master of his craft. I really enjoyed seeing this outstanding example of prairie architecture and I commend the bank for continuing to keep it active for its original business purpose.Winona has many charming examples of architecture and I look forward to returning — to a place I never really planned to visit in the first place.

I've been with 4 banks in my life and have I never been treated in such a good manner of business-like yet personal treatment-thank you Merchants

... my recommendation! The place is gorgeous. It's s nice to see his work in this very formal framework.

We walked around the town of Winona and came upon the Merchants Bank. Very stunning architecture with the red brick.

I remember this building as a kid in the fifties. A recent trip to downtown Winona brought brought those memories. It was unique then and still is. Irreplaceable part of historical architecture.

A beautiful piece of architecture from an era long gone, and blends in perfectly with the historic downtown of Winona. Feels like stepping back in time when you go do to your banking there and even if not a customer, you are welcome to come in and drink in the feeling of history.

If you like Frank Lloyd Wright and Tiffany Studios, or big game hunting in Africa or just really cool buildings, you should not miss this. The bank is a real operational bank, tending to customers while also allowing tours of this very beautiful and interesting building. I wish this was our bank! Great stained glass, great architectural design and construction and interesting exhibits to boot. The stone work is as good as I have seen anywhere in green and gray. Offices and conference rooms were open for viewing. A large collection of big game and the guns used to kill them is also well displayed.

This is a must-see; and it's free. Go inside and marvel at the origninal building, then appreciate how the recent addition has complemented its classic style. Construction of the original building was delayed because its design was not in keeping with that of the other businesses in Winona.

We visited on Friday, June 7, 2013. There is easy on-street parking. The building was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright and 90% of the original architecture, lighting and furnishings remain. The stained glass is magnificent! You can just walk right in and enjoy the space with no one to bother you. I guess the bankers are used to tourists.

I have all my accounts at Merchants. They have a arrangement with all Kwik Trips so that you can get money from their ATMs without any service charges. Still have a person answer their phones when you call. They continue to invest in small town USA

If you like Frank Lloyd Wright this is worth pulling into Winona to see. Beautifully preserved building that still functions as it was originally designed...a bank.