National Historic Landmark

Bank of Italy

San Francisco, San Francisco County, California
Listed
June 1, 1978
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
78000754

About this property

The Bank of Italy Building, also known as the Clay-Montgomery Building, is a building in San Francisco, California. This eight-story building became the headquarters of A. P. Giannini's Bank of Italy (precursor to the Bank of America) in 1908 after the 1906 San Francisco earthquake and fire destroyed the original bank building on Montgomery Avenue (now Columbus Avenue) in the nearby neighborhood of North Beach. The building was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1978 for its association with Giannini, who revolutionized retail banking in the early 20th century.

Location

552 Montgomery St.
San Francisco, San Francisco County, California
37.79453, -122.40291

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When was Bank of Italy listed on the National Register?

Bank of Italy was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on June 1, 1978.

What type of historic resource is Bank of Italy?

Bank of Italy is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

Is Bank of Italy a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Bank of Italy has been designated a National Historic Landmark (NHL), the highest level of federal recognition for historic properties in the United States.

What is the period of significance for Bank of Italy?

The period of significance for Bank of Italy is recorded as the industrial era.

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