Bank of Richmond Building - Point Richmond, CA
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Squirreleen
N 37° 55.576 W 122° 23.164
10S E 553955 N 4197812
Constructed in 1902, this building housed the old Bank of Richmond and the town coroner, Dr. Abbott. It is a contributing building to the Point Richmond historic district.
Waymark Code: WM4318
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 06/29/2008
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member Math Teacher
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This wood-frame building located on the southwest corner of Washington and West Richmond Avenues in historic Point Richmond originally housed the old Bank of Richmond. Above the bank was the office of the town coroner, Dr. Abbott. Dr. Abbott operated his Emergency Hospital here. Over the years it has had many occupants including the Bank Club Billiard and a clothing store. (From the pamphlet "Historic Downtown Point Richmond: A Short Walking Tour.")

As of 2008, the building houses the Prudential Realty Company.
Name of Historic District (as listed on the NRHP): Point Richmond Historic District

Link to nationalregisterofhistoricplaces.com page with the Historic District: [Web Link]

NRHP Historic District Waymark (Optional): [Web Link]

Address:
Washington and West Richmond Avenues Richmond, CA 94801

How did you determine the building to be a contributing structure?: Other (Please explain in the Private Message field)

Optional link to narrative or database: Not listed
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