Richmond in Contra Costa County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Bank of Richmond

201 West Richmond Avenue

— April 1902 —

Bank of Richmond Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, May 19, 2016

1. Bank of Richmond Marker

Inscription. In 1902 the Bank of Richmond occupied the main floor. The upstairs offices housed the early phone exchange. Richmond's first paper, 'The Point Richmond Record' was published by Lyman Naugle in the basement. In 1910 the building was remodeled and the bank floor was lowered to street level. Coroner Dr. C.L. Abbott opened his emergency hospital upstairs in 1914. In 1922 the upstairs was converted to lodgings and called the Bank Hotel. In the early 1940's it was named Bank Club Billiards. From 1986-2001 the main floor was Bob and Sherry's Variety Store. Their family residence was upstairs. In 2003 Mark Howe restored the building.

Erected by Point Richmond History Association.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce.

Location. 37° 55.576′ N, 122° 23.162′ W. Marker is in Richmond, California, in Contra Costa County. It is at the intersection of West Richmond Avenue and Washington Avenue, on the left when traveling east on West Richmond Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 201 West Richmond Avenue, Richmond

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CA 94801, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in California’s San Francisco Bay Area

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 Mexico’s Alta California.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: First City Hall of Richmond (a few steps from this marker); The Critchett Hotel (a few steps from this marker); The Richmond Supply Company Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Women's Westside Improvement Club (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); "The Sentinel" (about 400 feet away); Our Lady of Mercy Church (about 400 feet away); By Land and By Sea (approx. 0.4 miles away); El Toro (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Richmond.

Bank of Richmond Building and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, May 19, 2016

2. Bank of Richmond Building and Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on May 20, 2016, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 630 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 20, 2016, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.