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. It 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.
Regionally, this marker is in California’s San Francisco Bay Area, in Silicon Valley, and 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: The Juan Bautista de Anza Trail (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Thomas Fallon House (about 500 feet away); Luis Marνa Peralta Adobe (about
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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
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
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 27, 2010, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. This page has been viewed 2,083 times since then and 45 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on April 27, 2010, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.
