National Register of Historic Places

National Bank of Whittier Building

Whittier, Los Angeles County, California
Listed
December 30, 1982
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
82000969

About this property

National Bank of Whittier Building is a historic commercial building in uptown Whittier, California. Built in 1923 by John and David Parkinson in the Beaux Arts Neoclassical architecture style, the building was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1982. The current building is the best remaining example of the Beaux Arts style in the City. The building is of national significance as it was the site of Richard M. Nixon's first law office. Whittier was Nixon's boyhood home from the age of nine. In 1938, he served as the Deputy City Attorney to the City of Whittier. A replica of President Nixon's office has been re-created and is available to tour at the Whittier Historical Museum. The bank located in this building was operated by the Perry family of bankers. Herman Perry served on the school board and was a member of the Committee of 100 that bankrolled Nixon's first run for Congress. His son Hubert overlapped with Nixon at Whittier High School and became a noted Whittier philanthropist. The building now bears the name Nixon Plaza in honor of its most famous tenant.

Location

13002 E. Philadelphia St.
Whittier, Los Angeles County, California
33.97886, -118.03711

Categories

COMMERCEPOLITICS/GOVERNMENTARCHITECTURE
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Sources

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

National Bank of Whittier Building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 30, 1982.

What type of historic resource is National Bank of Whittier Building?

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

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

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