Hermosa Beach in Los Angeles County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

The First Bank of Hermosa Beach

Hermosa Beach Historic Landmark

Photographed by Craig Baker, September 5, 2022

1. The First Bank of Hermosa Beach Marker

Inscription. In 1913, The First Bank of Hermosa Beach opened right here on the southwest corner of Pier and Hermosa Avenues. The bank was authorized by the US Government to print US paper currency. Over $40,000 worth of $5 bills were printed and circulated to the public. A sample of these locally printed $5 bills can be seen at the Hermosa Beach Historical Society Museum.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1913.

Location. 33° 51.726′ N, 118° 24.008′ W. Marker is in Hermosa Beach, California, in Los Angeles County. It is at the intersection of Pier Avenue and Hermosa Avenue, on the left when traveling west on Pier Avenue. Located at Bank of America. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 90 Pier Ave, Hermosa Beach CA 90254, 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 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Site of The Courthouse, City Jail, Police and Fire Station (within shouting distance of this marker); The Metropolitan Theater (within shouting distance of this marker); Hermosa Beach Pier (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); John "Whitney" Guild (approx. 0.2 miles away); Pier Avenue School (approx. 0.4 miles

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away); Old Salt Lake (approx. 0.7 miles away); Francis Miyosaku Uyematsu (approx. 1.1 miles away); Bill and Bob Meistrell (approx. 1.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hermosa Beach.

Photographed by Craig Baker, September 5, 2022

2. The First Bank of Hermosa Beach Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 5, 2022, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 348 times since then and 37 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 5, 2022, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.

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