Saratoga State Bank - 1912 - Saratoga, CA
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bluesnote
N 37° 15.524 W 122° 01.966
10S E 585769 N 4124013
The oldest bank in town.
Waymark Code: WM161G1
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 04/13/2022
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The plaque says, "This classic revival brick building was Saratoga's first bank. It was designed by architectural firm Wolfe and McKenzie and built around 1912.Bank founders included Dr Hogg, a local investor, Charles Blaney, who established Blaney Plaza at the entrance of the village and other community leaders.
The bank became the Garden City Bank in 1917. It later became Bank of America until 1958 when it moved to a new location up the street.
The building has also served as a real estate office and an insurance office. In 1971 it became a bar known as The Bank."
Year built or dedicated as indicated on the structure or plaque: 1912
Full Inscription (unless noted above):
City of Saratoga Designated Historic Landmark Circa 1913 HP-18
Website (if available): Not listed
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