Louis Bank of Commerce
 | This article needs additional citations for verification. (October 2016) |
| Louis Bank of Commerce | |
|---|---|
 The building's exterior in 2014 | |
 | |
| General information | |
| Type | Bank |
| Address | 835 5th Avenue |
| Town or city | San Diego |
| Country | United States |
| Opened | 1887 |
The Louis Bank of Commerce building is an historic structure located at 835-837 5th Avenue in San Diego's Gaslamp Quarter, in the U.S. state of California. It was built in 1887.[1] It is a four story Baroque Revival building with twin rising towers. This is the first granite building in San Diego that was pre-built on the east coast and shipped around Cape Horn to California.The Louis Bank of Commerce was located here until 1893, then Isidor Louis opened an oyster bar, a favorite of Wyatt Earp.[2]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Historical Landmarks Designated by the San Diego Historical Resources Board" (PDF). San Diego Historical Resources Board. Retrieved July 29, 2019.
- ^ "Louis Bank of Commerce 1888 – Gaslamp Quarter Historical Foundation". Gaslamp Quarter Historical Foundation. May 8, 2012. Retrieved January 13, 2024.
External links
[edit]
Media related to Louis Bank of Commerce at Wikimedia Commons
32°42′51″N 117°09′36″W / 32.71424°N 117.160039°W
 | This article about a California building or structure is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. |
 | This San Diego County, California–related article is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. |