The Bank of Sparks
The Romanesque Revival architecture of the building is rare in Sparks, and includes a wide stone arch around the front window and the use of various color tones from dark brick and grey stones. The building functioned as a bank until 1950, when the Sparks Bootery moved to the location.
That same year, owner Harry Foote made an addition to the rear portion of the building; making room for a children's clothing store name "The Carousel." Completed in 1955, the front of the addition featured artwork of animals often found on a carousel. These images are still visible today.
Recognized for its uncommon architecture and long history, the Bank of Sparks was added to the State Register of Historic Places on June 14, 2007.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1905.
Location. 39° 32.111′ N, 119° 45.323′ W. Marker is in Sparks, Nevada, in Washoe County. It is on Victorian Avenue east
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Regionally, this marker is in the Sierra Nevada, in the Lake Tahoe Basin, and in Greater Reno Area. It is also in the American Mountain West. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain and also Mexicos Alta California.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Glendale School (1864-1958) (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); James C. Lillard Railroad Park History (about 500 feet away); Chinese in Nevada (about 600 feet away); Southern Pacific Railroad Yards (approx. 0.2 miles away); Beckwourth Trail - Over a Sage Plain (approx. 0.3 miles away); Sparks (approx. 0.6 miles away); Glendale School (approx. 1.2 miles away); Nevada State Hospital (approx. 1.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Sparks.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 14, 2020. It was originally submitted on May 13, 2020, by Alvis Hendley of San Francisco, California. This page has been viewed 432 times since then and 33 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 13, 2020, by Alvis Hendley of San Francisco, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
