Bank of Tracy facts for kids
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Bank of Tracy
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Bank of Tracy
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 Location in Northern California
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| Location | 801 Central Ave., Tracy, California |
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| Area | 0.2 acres (0.081 ha) |
| Built | 1920 |
| Built by | Lester Edner |
| Architect | William H. Weeks |
| Architectural style | Classical Revival |
| NRHP reference No. | 80000851 |
| Added to NRHP | June 3, 1980 |
The Bank of Tracy is a special old building in Tracy, California. It was finished in 1920. This historic building was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1980. This means it's an important place worth protecting.
A Look Back in Time
The Bank of Tracy first opened its doors in 1909. It was the very first bank in the town of Tracy. In 1920, the bank moved into its brand new building. The spot where the bank was built used to be a stable for horses. It was owned by a man named George Cox.
Building Design
A famous architect named William H. Weeks designed the Bank of Tracy building. It has two floors for the bank part. Next to it is a smaller section with one floor. This part has four different stores. The whole building is about 20 meters wide and 38 meters long.
Changes Over the Years
In 1923, another bank bought the Bank of Tracy. This was The American Bank from Oakland. Later, The American Bank became the American Trust Company. In 1947, the bank moved to a different building. For many years, the main bank area was empty. But some offices upstairs and the stores next door were still used.
In 1978, the building got a big makeover. It was given a new name, Central Plaza. During the renovation, many original parts were saved. These included old light fixtures and even the back stairs. Some bathroom parts and wood trim from the second floor were also kept.
