Italian American Bank. Landmark Financial Institution - 270 Columbus Ave.. In 1899 Andrea Sbarboro incorporated the Italian American Bank, the second bank in San Francisco to be owned and operated by and for Italians. Sbarboro modeled the bank after cooperative banks he had seen in Philadelphia, which operated similarly to contemporary credit unions. The North Beach branch located at the southeast corner of Broadway and Columbus was opened on January 1, 1923, and still houses the original vauts in the building's basement. The Italian American bank was eventually absorbed by the Banca d'Italia, which later became the Bank of America.
In 1899 Andrea Sbarboro incorporated the
Italian American Bank, the second bank in San Francisco
to be owned and operated by and for Italians.
Sbarboro modeled the bank after cooperative banks
he had seen in Philadelphia, which operated similarly
to contemporary credit unions. The North Beach
branch located at the southeast corner of Broadway
and Columbus was opened on January 1, 1923, and
still houses the original vauts in the building's
basement. The Italian American bank was eventually
absorbed by the Banca d'Italia, which later became
the Bank of America.
Erected 2018 by Top of Broadway Community Benefits District.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical date for this entry is January 1, 1923.
Location. 37° 47.87′ N, 122° 24.383′ W. Marker is in San Francisco, California, in San Francisco City and County. It is in North Beach. Marker is at the intersection of Broadway and Columbus Avenue, on the right when traveling east on Broadway. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 270 Columbus Avenue, San Francisco CA 94133, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Old Broadway Jail (a few steps from this marker); The Condor (within shouting distance of this marker); Finnochio's (within
The marker is visible here, embedded in the sidewalk just to the right of the fire hydrant.
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, July 11, 2020
3. The Italian American Bank (looking across Broadway)
The former bank, now a restaurant, is located on the corner of Broadway and Columbus.
Hamilton Henry Dobbin (courtesy of the California State Library), 1915
4. Andrea Sbarboro - Banker and President Italian Swiss Colony
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 17, 2020, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 316 times since then and 66 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on July 17, 2020, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.