National Register of Historic Places

Bank of Italy Building

Visalia, Tulare County, California
Listed
March 31, 1982
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
82002280

About this property

Bank of Italy building in Downtown Visalia was constructed in 1923 at 128 East Main Street. The building has five stories plus a basement. R. F. Felchin, a Fresno-based construction company, provided architectural, engineering, and contracting services. The ground level was designed as a bank, with the remaining space reserved for offices. Later, it became the Bank of America. Today, the ground floor remains a bank, while the upper floors continue to provide office space. The building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Tulare County, California, on April 1, 1982.

Location

128 E. Main St.
Visalia, Tulare County, California
36.33032, -119.28873

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Questions about this property

When was Bank of Italy Building listed on the National Register?

Bank of Italy Building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 31, 1982.

What type of historic resource is Bank of Italy Building?

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

What is the period of significance for Bank of Italy Building?

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

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