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Louis Bank of Commerce
The building's exterior in 2014
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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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32°42′51″N 117°09′36″W / 32.71424°N 117.160039°W / 32.71424; -117.160039

Gaslamp Quarter, San Diego
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