Bank of Lucas, Turner & Co.
| Company type | Bank (historic) |
|---|---|
| Industry | Banking |
| Founded | 1854 |
| Founder | William Tecumseh Sherman (manager) |
| Defunct | 1857 |
| Headquarters | San Francisco , United States |
| Products | Banking services (historical) |
The Bank of Lucas, Turner & Company, frequently referred to as Sherman's Bank, is a notable historic bank edifice situated at 800–804 Montgomery Street within the Jackson Square district of San Francisco, California.
This structure has held the status of a California Historical Landmark since November 11, 1950, and was designated a San Francisco Designated Landmark on March 16, 1970.
History
Constructed in 1853 under the direction of William Tecumseh Sherman, who subsequently became the bank's manager, the building was crafted by architect Reuben Clark in the Italianate architectural style. Initially built with three stories, it was later reduced to two levels following the destruction caused by the 1906 San Francisco earthquake and subsequent fire, with only the granite facade on the ground floor remaining intact.
The Bank of Lucas, Turner & Company functioned from 1854 until its insolvency in 1857. Between 1906 and 1924, the premises were occupied by the Eiffel Tower, a French restaurant that also provided accommodations on its upper floors. Subsequent occupants during the 1920s included a sausage manufacturing facility and a soy sauce production plant.