Richmond in Contra Costa County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Bank of Richmond
201 West Richmond Avenue
— April 1902 —
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, May 19, 2016
1. Bank of Richmond Marker
Inscription.
Bank of Richmond. 201 West Richmond Avenue. In 1902 the Bank of Richmond occupied the main floor. The upstairs offices housed the early phone exchange. Richmond's first paper, 'The Point Richmond Record' was published by Lyman Naugle in the basement. In 1910 the building was remodeled and the bank floor was lowered to street level. Coroner Dr. C.L. Abbott opened his emergency hospital upstairs in 1914. In 1922 the upstairs was converted to lodgings and called the Bank Hotel. In the early 1940's it was named Bank Club Billiards. From 1986-2001 the main floor was Bob and Sherry's Variety Store. Their family residence was upstairs. In 2003 Mark Howe restored the building.
In 1902 the Bank of Richmond occupied the main floor. The upstairs offices housed the early phone exchange. Richmond's first paper, 'The Point Richmond Record' was published by Lyman Naugle in the basement. In 1910 the building was remodeled and the bank floor was lowered to street level. Coroner Dr. C.L. Abbott opened his emergency hospital upstairs in 1914. In 1922 the upstairs was converted to lodgings and called the Bank Hotel. In the early 1940's it was named Bank Club Billiards. From 1986-2001 the main floor was Bob and Sherry's Variety Store. Their family residence was upstairs. In 2003 Mark Howe restored the building.
Erected by Point Richmond History Association.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce.
Location. 37° 55.576′ N, 122° 23.162′ W. Marker is in Richmond, California, in Contra Costa County. Marker is at the intersection of West Richmond Avenue and Washington Avenue, on the left when traveling east on West Richmond Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 201 West Richmond Avenue, Richmond CA 94801, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. First City Hall of Richmond (a few steps from this marker); The Critchett Hotel (a few steps from this marker);
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on May 20, 2016, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 363 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on May 20, 2016, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.
