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The building embodies the New Formalism style that emerged in the 1960s as a rejection to the rigid form of Modernism. The style was a 20th century(1960-1975) effort to wed building forms of the past with new forms enabled by advanced building technology. In the Pacific Northwest, New Formalism buildings are primarily banking institutions, auditoriums, libraries, and museums. The Bank of Everett is a unique building in the Everett downtown core. Its relatively low, dramatic mid-century roofine contrasts with the buildings from 1892 through the 1920s, and other less dramatic mid-century buildings from the 1950s through 1980s. The Bank of Everett intended to make a bold statement about their modern bank In its day, and more than 50 years later, it stands out as a one of a kind relic of the 1960s. • Is an outstanding work of a designer,builder or architect who has made a substantial contribution to the art; The building was designed by the Everett architectural firm of Bryant, Butterfield and Frets. The firm's early projects included the music building at Everett High School(1956); Physical Education Building(1958)for the Nooksack Valle School District; Winlock High School (1959) in Winlock; and several buildings at Northwest Bible College (1959-1960) in Kirkland • Exemplifies or reflects special elements of the city's cultural, special,economic,political, aesthetic, engineering or architectural history; The bank was designed and built to contrast with traditional buildings, and was intended to be very modern. The steel and concrete building was recognized in the Everett Herald for its striking architecture with its arches, the ceiling supported by slender white columns, the Italian glass tile and the large window areas defining the building exterior. The bank interior was known for its modern treatment with gold carpet, modern walnut furniture with steel legs and frames, and inviting mushroom shape tables for customers. Walls were walnut panel and grass cloth, and hemlock The draperies were white. The fireproof walk-in vault, with new modern safe deposit boxes, reportedly had the thickest walls in Everett. • Is associated with the lives of persons significant in national, state or local history; John E. McManus was the founder of the first Bank of Everett in 1892. He was a partner in the Mitchell Land Company(early land development company in Everett)and a State Senator. The officers of the new Bank of Everett chartered in 1962 included a number of prominent, local Everett businessmen. Two notable individuals were William D. Carpenter of Eclipse Mill and Bank of Everett Chairman of the Board, and Clarence J. Coleman, Attorney and Bank of Everett President. Based on the above, staff has determined the Bank of Everett Building meets the criteria and is eligible for placing on the Everett Register of Historic Places. Historical Commission Recommendation The Commission received one citizen comment of support. Following a public hearing(with no testimony)on June 27,2017,the Historical Commission took action to forward a recommendation to City Council for approval of the Nomination of the Bank of Everett Building(Cope Gillette Theatre)to the Everett Register of Historic Places. Page 2 of 2