San Dimas in Los Angeles County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

The Bank of San Dimas

Bank of San Dimas Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Baker, February 15, 2021

1. Bank of San Dimas Marker

Inscription. Built in 1904, the building on Bonita Avenue and Exchange Place was home to the First National Bank of San Dimas. The first addition to the building in 1905 added a pharmacy. In 1913 a second addition on the north side became the home of the San Dimas Fruit Exchange. From 1936 until 1955 Bank of America operated a branch in the building. In 1955 Bank of America relocated across the street.

Erected by San Dimas Historical Society.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1904.

Location. 34° 6.396′ N, 117° 48.5′ W. Marker is in San Dimas, California, in Los Angeles County. It is on Bonita Avenue just east of Exchange Place, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 138 W Bonita Ave, San Dimas CA 91773, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Greater Los Angeles

and in the Transverse Ranges.

It is also on the American Pacific Coast.

Globally, it is in North America,

on the Ring of Fire,

in the Pacific Rim,

in the Western Hemisphere,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain

and also Mexico’s Alta California.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: San Dimas Grain Company (a few steps from this marker); The Walterscheid Building (within shouting distance of this marker); San Dimas Fruit Exchange (within shouting distance of this marker); San Dimas Garage (within shouting distance of this marker); Foresman & Hoke Building

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Sipple Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Site of the San Dimas Telephone Exchange (within shouting distance of this marker); The Johnstone Building (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Dimas.

Bank of San Dimas building and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Baker, February 15, 2021

2. Bank of San Dimas building and Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on December 28, 2024. It was originally submitted on February 19, 2021, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 374 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 19, 2021, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.