National Bank of Whittier Building

Historic building in Whittier, California, USA
United States historic place
National Bank of Whittier Building
National Bank of Whittier Building, 2008
33°58′44″N 118°2′10″W / 33.97889°N 118.03611°W / 33.97889; -118.03611
Built1923
ArchitectJohn and David Parkinson
Architectural styleBeaux Arts
NRHP reference No.82000969[1]
Added to NRHPDecember 30, 1982

National Bank of Whittier Building is a historic commercial building in uptown Whittier, California. Built in 1923 by John and David Parkinson in the Beaux Arts Neoclassical architecture style, the building was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1982.

The current building is the best remaining example of the Beaux Arts style in the City. The building is of national significance as it was the site of Richard M. Nixon's first law office. Whittier was Nixon's boyhood home from the age of nine. In 1938, he served as the Deputy City Attorney to the City of Whittier. A replica of President Nixon's office has been re-created and is available to tour at the Whittier Historical Museum.

References

  1. ^ "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. January 23, 2007.
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    Front entrance to National Bank of Whittier Building.
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    Whittier Village Clock, mounted on the building's corner.
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