Downtown in Chandler in Maricopa County, Arizona — The American Mountains (Southwest)

Bank of Chandler

8 South San Marcos Place

Photographed by Syd Whittle, December 30, 2013

1. Bank of Chandler and Marker

Photo Caption:
Bank of Chandler Building - 1912

Inscription. Bank of Chandler, 1912Dr. A. J. Chandler built the original structure on this site to serve as the main office for his Chandler Improvement Company. The Bank of Chandler shared this building until 1925. Bogle Farms and other offices operated here until 1954, when the building was remodeled and served as the Valley National Bank for more than 50 years. Photo courtesy of Chandler Historical Society.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1912.

Location. 33° 18.197′ N, 111° 50.532′ W. Marker is in Chandler, Arizona, in Maricopa County. It is in Downtown. It is on South San Marcos Place near West Commonwealth Avenue, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 8 South San Marcos Place, Chandler AZ 85225, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Arizona’s Sonoran Desert,

in the Phoenix Metropolitan Area,

and in the Tohono O’odham Nation.

It is also in the American Southwest.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain,

the Gadsden Purchase,

and Mexico’s Alta California.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Monroe Building (a few steps from this marker); Morrison Grocery (within shouting distance of this marker); Dr. A. J. Chandler (within shouting distance of this marker); Arthur E. Price (within shouting distance of this marker); Dougherty Building (within shouting distance of this marker);

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Price Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Anderson Building (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Hotel Chandler (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Chandler.

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Photographed by Syd Whittle, December 30, 2013

2. Bank of Chandler Building

The marker is mounted on the front of the building behind the white car.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 31, 2013, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. This page has been viewed 801 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 31, 2013, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.