Sparks in Washoe County, Nevada — The American Mountains (Southwest)
The Bank of Sparks
Photographed By Alvis Hendley, October 20, 2016
1. The Bank of Sparks Marker
Inscription.
The Bank of Sparks. . Built in 1905, the Bank of Sparks, the first bank in the City, served residents and railroad workers from the Southern Pacific Railroad.
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.
Built in 1905, the Bank of Sparks, the first bank in the City, served residents and railroad workers from the Southern Pacific Railroad.
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. Marker is on Victorian Avenue east of Victorian Plaza Circle, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 948 Victorian Avenue, Sparks NV 89431, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of
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 131 times since then and 12 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.
