PCAD - Mechanics' Savings Bank, Building #2, San Francisco, CA

Exterior view of the Mechanics Savings Bank #2, San Francisco, 2016; from Google Maps/Street View

Printed drawing of the Mechanics Savings Bank #2, San Francisco, 1907; from the Crocker-Langley Company's San Francisco, California, City Directory, 1907, p. 11

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Market Street, Turk Street and Mason Street
94133, San Francisco, CA 94102

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The Mechanics Savings Bank #2 stood at the corner of Market Street, Turk Street and Mason Street.

Building History

This Mechanics' Savings Bank replaced a temporary one located at 143 Montgomery Street that was used into 1908. The bank previous to this was destroyed in the San Francisco Earthquake and Fire of 04/18-19/1906.

Building Notes

This bank featured a Neo-classical facade, like most of its era, in this case, a composition with a double-height pair of columns placed in antis. The third story was highlighted by protruding courses above and below it. The top floor featured an elaborate cornice.

PCAD id: 15755

Publications

"Mechanics' Savings Bank advertisment", San Francisco Call, 9, 1908-05-14.

Mechanics' Savings Bank, Building #2, San Francisco, CA (1906-1908)

Publications