Morgan Hill in Santa Clara County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Bank of Morgan Hill

1905

Photographed By Joseph Alvarado, December 25, 2022

1. Bank of Morgan Hill Marker

Inscription. First bank (a branch of Bank of Italy) established by A.P. Giannini in new Votaw Building at NE corner of 2nt St. and Monterey Rd.

Erected by Morgan Hill Historical Society.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1905.

Location. 37° 8.065′ N, 121° 39.455′ W. Marker is in Morgan Hill, California, in Santa Clara County. Marker can be reached from Monterey Highway south of Wright Avenue. The ceramic marker is mounted to a metal stand in the spiral Centennial History Trail rose garden. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 17860 Monterey Highway, Morgan Hill CA 95037, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. First Grammar School (here, next to this marker); Catherine O’Toole Murphy Dunne (here, next to this marker); Rancho Ojo de Agua de la Coche (here, next to this marker); The Sun Times (here, next to this marker); Evacuation and Interment of Morgan Hill Japanese-Americans (here, next to this marker); El Camino Real (here, next to this marker); 4000 BC to 1769 (here, next to this marker); Town of Morgan Hill Incorporated (here, next to this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Morgan Hill.

Also see . . . Morgan Hill Historical Society: Centennial History Trail

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"The Morgan Hill Centennial History Trail was created to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the incorporation of the City of Morgan Hill. Starting at the center marker and then proceeding along an expanding spiral trail, you will pass approximately 100 raised post markers describing events in the history of Morgan Hill and the surrounding area."

(Submitted on January 4, 2023, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California.)

Photographed By Joseph Alvarado, December 25, 2022

2. Bank of Morgan Hill Marker

Votaw Building image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Joseph Alvarado, June 5, 2023

3. Votaw Building

Credits. This page was last revised on August 10, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 4, 2023, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California. This page has been viewed 68 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 4, 2023, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California. 3. submitted on August 10, 2023, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California.