Bank of Tracy

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Bank of Tracy
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Bank of Tracy
Bank of Tracy is located in Northern California
Bank of Tracy
Location801 Central Ave., Tracy, California
Coordinates37°44′13″N 121°25′29″W / 37.73694°N 121.42472°W / 37.73694; -121.42472 (Bank of Tracy)Coordinates: 37°44′13″N 121°25′29″W / 37.73694°N 121.42472°W / 37.73694; -121.42472 (Bank of Tracy)
Area0.2 acres (0.081 ha)
Built1920 (1920)
Built byLester Edner
ArchitectWilliam H. Weeks
Architectural styleClassical Revival
NRHP reference No.80000851[1]
Added to NRHPJune 3, 1980

Bank of Tracy in Tracy, California is a historic commercial building completed in 1920. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1980.[2]


History[]

Bank of Tracy opened in 1909, the first bank established in the town. The bank moved into its new building in 1920.[3] The site chosen for the new Bank of Tracy building was previously a livery stable owned by George Cox.[4]

The Bank of Tracy building was designed by noted architect William H. Weeks. The two-story bank building and adjoining one-story commercial unit measure 65 by 125 feet (20 m × 38 m). The commercial wing is divided into 4 stores.[2]

Bank of Tracy was purchased by The American Bank of Oakland in February, 1923.[5] The American Bank later became the American Trust Company, and in 1947 moved to a different building. The bank portion of the building was vacant for years, although some offices on the second floor and adjacent commercial units were occupied.[2]

The building was renovated in 1978, and renamed Central Plaza. During the renovation, the original light fixtures, back stair, bathroom fixtures, and second floor wood trim and hardware were salvageable.[2]

References[]

  1. ^ "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. November 2, 2013.
  2. ^ a b c d Margaret Welden (November 1979). National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Bank of Tracy. National Park Service. Retrieved May 20, 2019. With 9 accompanying pictures
  3. ^ Tracy Historical Society (2004). Tracy. Arcadia Publishing. p. 80. ISBN 978-1531615055. Retrieved 20 May 2019.
  4. ^ "Burial of Tracy Citizen Saturday". Oakland Tribune. No. July 30, 1922. Retrieved 20 May 2019.
  5. ^ Annual Report of the Superintendent of Banks of the State of California. California. State Banking Dept. 1923. p. 779. Retrieved 20 May 2019.


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