Bank of America Building
One of the San Jose's earliest skyscrapers, this building has served as a local landmark since its construction in 1925-6. The Bank of America, originally known as the Bank of Italy, was founded by San José native A.P. Giannini in 1904. Although the bank was based in San Francisco, Giannini, mindful of his origins, established his first out-of-town branch in San José. This handsome structure was designed by architect H. A. Minton as headquarters for the bank’s San José branches.
Marker is on South First Street south of East Santa Clara Street, on the right when traveling north.
Courtesy hmdb.org
