Downtown San Jose in Santa Clara County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Birthplace of A.P. Giannini
Photographed By Syd Whittle, April 25, 2010
1. Birthplace of A.P. Giannini Marker
Amadeo Peter Giannini, founder of the Bank of Italy – now the Bank of America – was born at 79 N. Market St. on May 6, 1870. Perhaps San Jose's most famous native, Giannini is considered by many to be the greatest figure in American banking. A liberal in a conservative field, he revolutionized and humanized banking practices, creating the world's largest and most powerful branch-banking system while maintaining his commitment to the ideal of equal treatment and opportunity for all people.
Erected by City of San Jose.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical month for this entry is May 1909.
Location. 37° 20.198′ N, 121° 53.587′ W. Marker is in San Jose, California, in Santa Clara County. It is in Downtown San Jose. Marker is on North Market Street south of East Saint John Street, on the right when traveling south. Marker is mounted on a pole in front of a parking garage. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 79 North Market Street, San Jose CA 95113, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Juan Bautista de Anza Trail (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Thomas Fallon House (about 500 feet away); Luis María Peralta Adobe (about 500 feet away); Farmers Union Building
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Regarding Birthplace of A.P. Giannini. The "Bank of Italy" was founded by A. P. Giannini, on October 17, 1904 and the name changed to "Bank of America" in 1928. Giannini also founded what is known today as the Transamerica Insurance and Investment Group.
Also see . . .
1. A.P. Giannini. Who Made America website entry:
The son of immigrants who made loans to immigrants when other bankers refused. He built a vast western banking empire, fueling California's growth, and created a national system of branch banks to serve ordinary people. (Submitted on April 27, 2010.)
2. Downtown San Jose History Walk. This building (Site #12) is featured, along with 30 additional sites on the Downtown San Jose History Walk.
San Jose Convention & Visitors Bureau website entry (Submitted on April 27, 2010.)
3. Transamerica Corporation. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on July 25, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed By Syd Whittle, April 25, 2010
2. Birthplace of A.P. Giannini Marker
Photographed By Wikipedia, circa 1922
3. A.P. Giannini
Photographed By Wikipedia
4. Transamerica Pyramid
This well known San Francisco Landmark was the headquarters of The Transamerica Corporation. It is still strongly associated with the company and is depicted in the company's logo. Designed by architect William Pereira
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