Louis Bank of Commerce

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Louis Bank of Commerce
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The building's exterior in 2014
Louis Bank of Commerce
General information
TypeBank
Address835 5th Avenue
Town or citySan Diego
CountryUnited States
Opened1887

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]

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References

  1. "Historical Landmarks Designated by the San Diego Historical Resources Board" (PDF). San Diego Historical Resources Board. Retrieved July 29, 2019.
  2. "Louis Bank of Commerce 1888 – Gaslamp Quarter Historical Foundation". Gaslamp Quarter Historical Foundation. May 8, 2012. Retrieved January 13, 2024.

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