Fillmore in Ventura County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Fillmore's First Bank & Masonic Hall

Photographed by James King, October 9, 2014

1. Site of Fillmore's First Bank & Masonic Hall Marker

Inscription.
Original Site of
Fillmore's First Bank
and Masonic Hall.

Est. 1905

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Ventura County Historical Landmarks series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1905.

Location. 34° 23.891′ N, 118° 54.792′ W. Marker is in Fillmore, California, in Ventura County. It is at the intersection of Santa Clara Street and Central Avenue, on the right when traveling east on Santa Clara Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 460 Santa Clara Street, Fillmore CA 93015, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Greater Los Angeles,

on Central Coast,

and in the Transverse 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 Mexico’s Alta California.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance

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of this marker: Fillmore State Bank (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); 317 Central Avenue (about 400 feet away); 320 Central Avenue (about 400 feet away); 328 Central Avenue (about 500 feet away); 338 Central Avenue (about 600 feet away); 340 Central Avenue (about 600 feet away); Bardsdale Bridge (approx. 0.2 miles away); 362 Central Avenue (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fillmore.

Another marker is no longer nearby. 348 Central Avenue (was about 700 feet away but has been confirmed missing).

Regarding Fillmore's First Bank & Masonic Hall. They say you can't go home again. This building is currently home to a realty and a mortgage company, in the late 1970s this was a liquor store and deli where they made the best sub-sandwiches in town.

Also see . . . List of Ventura County Landmarks. (Submitted on October 9, 2021.)

Site of Fillmore's First Bank & Masonic Hall image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James King, October 9, 2014

2. Site of Fillmore's First Bank & Masonic Hall

A typical sunny fall day in Fillmore.

Photographed by Craig Baker, March 23, 2019

3. Nearby Sign

Ventura County Landmark No. 151, constructed in 1940, Streamline Moderne style. On the northeast corner of Highway 126 and Central Avenue.

Credits. This page was last revised on October 9, 2021. It was originally submitted on October 12, 2014, by James King of San Miguel, California. This page has been viewed 750 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 12, 2014, by James King of San Miguel, California. 3. submitted on April 3, 2019, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.