Columbia Savings Bank Building
| Industry | Banking (historical) |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | San Francisco , United States |
Area served | San Francisco Italian community (historical) |
| Products | Banking services (historical) |
The Columbia Savings Bank Building, also referred to as Columbus Savings Bank, is a distinguished office structure located at 700 Montgomery Street within San Francisco's Financial District.
Designated as a San Francisco Landmark, this building holds significance as the "oldest among four edifices marking the inception of Italian banking in San Francisco," alongside the Bank of Italy building and two additional structures.
Tenants
Initially erected for the Columbus Savings and Loan Society, the institution primarily catered to the Italian community residing in San Francisco.
In 1923, it operated as the Columbus Branch of the Bank of Italy for a period of two years.
Between 1939 and 1953, the ground level was occupied by Pisani Printing and Publishing Company.
The upper floor functioned as the premises for the Italian consulate from 1948 to 1951, followed by the Indonesian consulate from 1954 until 1956.
From 1973 through 1996, this location served as the broadcasting studio for KIOI radio station.
Since the year 2000, it has been utilized as office space for legal practices belonging to former Mayor Joseph L. Alioto and his daughter, Angela Alioto.
Synonymous places
A post-World War II Columbia Savings Bank building once stood at the intersection of Wilshire and La Brea in Los Angeles' Miracle Mile. This structure was demolished in 2009 after its use as the Wilshire Grace Korean church.