Santa Cruz in Santa Cruz County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
First National Bank
Photographed by Joseph Alvarado, October 21, 2022
1. First National Bank Marker
1923
First National Bank
First Bank on the Eastside
Lee Dill Esty, Architect
Neo-Classical Style
Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History
Erected by Santa Cruz County Museum of Art & History.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1923.
Location. 36° 58.745′ N, 122° 0.705′ W. Marker is in Santa Cruz, California, in Santa Cruz County. It is at the intersection of Soquel Avenue and Cayuga Street, on the right when traveling east on Soquel Avenue. The marker is mounted to the right of the front door. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1100 Soquel Avenue, Santa Cruz CA 95062, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is on Central Coast and specifically on the Coast 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 Mexicos Alta California.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Branciforte (approx. 0.2 miles away); William Wessell Home (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Antlers (approx. Ό mile away); Gault School (approx. Ό mile away); Windham Grocery (approx. 0.4 miles away); E.E. Underwood House (approx. half a mile away); Bull and Bear Fights (approx. 0.6 miles away); Moses Clough Residence (approx. 0.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Santa Cruz.
Additional commentary.
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1100 Soquel Avenue, Neo-Classical Revival, Ca. 1915
A typical small bank building of its period. The correct use of classical details conveys the permanence and reliability of the institution. The building fills the irregular shape of its site and forma a suitable and piece to the block. Its large windows and entrance have been altered.
[Architectural Significance as an Example of its Style:]Good.
— Submitted October 22, 2022, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California.
Photographed by Joseph Alvarado, October 21, 2022
2. First National Bank Marker
Photographed by Joseph Alvarado, October 21, 2022
3. First National Bank Building
Credits. This page was last revised on October 22, 2022. It was originally submitted on October 22, 2022, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California. This page has been viewed 328 times since then and 36 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 22, 2022, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California.
