The Bank building was built in 1911 and originally functioned as the Miner’s Bank Building. Its iconic design is the work of world-renowned architect Daniel Hudson Burnham, most famous for his design of the Flatiron building in New York City, and Union Station in Washington D.C. Located in a central business district, the luxurious Bank building is a main attraction for its beauty and architectural detail. Built of marble and granite, it stands 14 stories tall making it the tallest building in Wilkes Barre, PA!