Coronado in San Diego County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
First Bank Building - 1911
Coronado Historical Landmark
— Dedicated 1974 Coronado Historical Association —
First Bank Building - 1911
Erected 1974 by Coronado Historical Association.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1911.
Location. 32° 41.108′ N, 117° 10.812′ W. Marker is in Coronado, California, in San Diego County. Marker is at the intersection of Orange Avenue (California Route 75) and Park Place, on the right when traveling south on Orange Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1100 Orange Avenue, Coronado CA 92118, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Naval Aviation Centennial 1911-2011 (a few steps from this marker); Coronado Rotary Club Christmas Tree (within shouting distance of this marker); Star Park (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Old City Hall (about 500 feet away); J.D. & A.B. Spreckels Building (about 600 feet away); Mann House - 1926 (about 600 feet away); Carey-Hizar House (about 600 feet away); The Livingston House (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Coronado.
More about this marker. Marker is on the outside wall of the building to the right of the front door of The Tent City Restaurant.
Regarding First Bank Building - 1911. The Former Bank building now houses the Coronado Historical Association, Coronado Museum of History and Art, Coronado Visitor Center and Tent City Restaurant.
Also see . . . An informative 1999 article about the first bank building. From the local Coronado newspaper, The Eagle and Journal. (Submitted on August 4, 2020.)
Credits. This page was last revised on June 8, 2022. It was originally submitted on May 4, 2018, by Jamie Gallant Jamison of Coronado, California. This page has been viewed 300 times since then and 28 times this year. Last updated on August 12, 2018, by Jamie Gallant Jamison of Coronado, California. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 4, 2018, by Jamie Gallant Jamison of Coronado, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.