Visalia in Tulare County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Bank of Italy

1923

Photographed by Craig Baker, March 8, 2021

1. Bank of Italy Marker

Inscription. This Classic Revival style structure was built in 1923 for the Bank of Italy. It was renamed Bank of America in 1930 by owner Amadeo Giannini. Previously, the Bank of Visalia was located on this site.

Erected by Kaweah Kollectors of Questers, and City of Visalia Historic Preservation Advisory Committee.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1923.

Location. 36° 19.814′ N, 119° 17.482′ W. Marker is in Visalia, California, in Tulare County. It is at the intersection of Main Street and Church Street, on the left when traveling east on Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 128 E Main St, Visalia CA 93291, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in California’s San Joaquin Valley,

specifically in the Central Valley,

and in the Sierra Nevada.

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: Visalia’s First Hotel (within shouting distance of this marker); Cross Building (within shouting distance of this marker); S. Sweet & Company (within shouting distance of this marker); Butterfield Overland Mail (within shouting distance of this marker); Visalia Saddle (within shouting distance of this marker); Palace Hotel Building (within shouting distance of this

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marker); Visalia Southern Pacific Depot (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Old Tulare County Jail (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Visalia.

Photographed by Craig Baker, March 8, 2021

2. Bank of Italy Marker

1923 Bank Building image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Baker, March 8, 2021

3. 1923 Bank Building

Credits. This page was last revised on March 11, 2021. It was originally submitted on March 10, 2021, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 670 times since then and 35 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 10, 2021, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.