Virginia City in Storey County, Nevada — The American Mountains (Southwest)
Bank of California
Historic Bank Site
— 1864 – 1964 —
Photographed By Syd Whittle, August 9, 2009
1. Bank of California - Historic Bank Site Marker
On this site, the Virginia City Agency of the Bank of California was established on September 6, 1864.
Here miners obtained the capital that financed the most spectacular boom in mining history. Nearly one billion dollars in gold and silver was mined from the neighboring hills, and much of it passed through these doors, to be stored in the vault now on display inside.
The bank also financed mining operations through other Nevada agencies at Gold Hill, Treasure City, Hamilton and White Pine.
The Virginia City Agency, the last of the Nevada offices, was finally discontinued by the Bank of California on July 1, 1917, after recording a permanent milestone in the history of the West.
The head office of the Bank of California today is located, as it was then, at 400 California Street in San Francisco.
the Centennial Celebration
of the State of Nevada and
The Bank of California
1964
Erected 1964 by State of Nevada and the Bank of California.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical month for this entry is July 1777.
Location. 39°
this page online
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. William Sharon (here, next to this marker); Banner Brothers Building (a few steps from this marker); Col. Morris Pinschower Building (a few steps from this marker); The Crystal Bar (a few steps from this marker); The Nevada Bank of San Francisco (a few steps from this marker); The Millionaires Club (within shouting distance of this marker); Dowling's Blacksmith Shop (within shouting distance of this marker); Washoe Engine Co. No. 4 (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Virginia City.
Regarding Bank of California. William Sharon, a prominent San Francisco businessman served as the Nevada Agent for the Bank of California in Virginia City.
On April 1, 1996 the bank merged with Union Bank to form Union Bank of California, currently
Photographed By Syd Whittle, August 9, 2009
2. Bank of California - Historic Bank Site and Marker
Marker can be seen on the right corner of the building.
Also see . . . The Bank of California. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on August 11, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.)
Additional keywords. Banking, Comstock Mining Era
Photographed By Brenton William Cooper
3. Ponderosa Saloon - Sharon House
Marker is visible on the right front corner of the building.
via Online Nevada Encyclopedia, unknown
4. William Sharon
Credits. This page was last revised on October 24, 2021. It was originally submitted on August 11, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. This page has been viewed 1,414 times since then and 63 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 11, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. 3. submitted on January 5, 2011, by Brenton William Cooper(Renodesertfox) of Reno, Nevada. 4. submitted on October 24, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.
