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F. Pacific Southwest/ Security Bank
Building - 1925
1060 Fulton Mall, Classical Revival, R.F. Felchlin,
Architect.
This 15-story bank and office building was the
tallest building between Oakland and Los Angeles from 1925
to 1966, when our own Del Webb Hotel passed it by a few
feet. Originally, there was a huge beacon with a revolving
light which could be seen for 30 miles. The current owners
plan to restore it. The first-floor bank lobby has a 40-foot
ceiling of hand painted sculptured plaster; this was covered
for many years but has been restored by the current owners.
The marble walls and floors in the halls have also been
restored. Underground parking garage serves 150 cars. There
has been a building on this site since 1875. The classical
architecture features are outstanding, with Greek
columns topped with Corinthian capitals and their perfect
acanthus leaves.
9. "Clock Tower" -
All wood by Jan de Swart, born in Holland. He received a
gold medal from the American Institute of Architecture for
his sculpture and one-man shows at Pasadena Arts Museums and
Los Angeles County Art Institute.
The 60-foot tall clock tower has bronze plaques
listing the names of the committee that raised money for the
art on the Mall. It also has a plaque honoring the three men
who ensured the Mall was built, all of whom had passed away
before the 1964 opening: Arthur A. Eckhold, Chairman of the
Redevelopment Agency; Harrison O. Hogenson, Executive
Director Redevelopment Agency; and Arthur L. Selland, Mayor
of Fresno.
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10. "Big A" - Bronze and Aluminum by Peter Voulkos of
Berkeley, California. He taught at many colleges and
universities; he also had many one-man shows in San
Francisco, Los Angeles, Chicago, New York, Montana, Denver,
and Baltimore.
G. Mason
Building - 1918
1044 Fulton Mall, Classical Revival, E. Mathewson, Architect. |
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The property was acquired by E. Mason of |
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San Francisco in 1878. His daughter, Lady Palmer of London, inherited
the property and built the present building.
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