corner of Main and Commercial streets. Architecture Designed in the Classical Revival style, the 1905 Farmers and Merchants Bank remains one of Southern California's finest examples of the early "temples of finance" which were popular at the turn of the century. Its two-story facade, reminiscent of a Roman temple, is punctuated by an entrance framed with Corinthian columns topped by a large triangular pediment. Built in 1905, the bank was designed by the firm of Morgan and Walls. Present-day The Farmers & Merchants Bank building has been established as Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monument #271. Much of the original banking room remains, including light fixtures, a central skylight, and the loggia with its Victorian-style railings. Operating as a bank until its closure in the late 80s, the building now functions primarily as a special events and banquet facility and film location. The building is slated for renovation by developer Tom Gilmore and Associates. See also Yule marble Notes References Isaias W. Hellman and the Farmers and Merchants Bank, by Robert Glass Cleland and Frank B. Putnam (The Huntington Library, San Marino (1965) "Guide Français de Los Angeles et du Sud de la Californie", published in 1932 by F. Loyer et C. Beaudreau 1872 Los Angeles City and County Directory External links "Farmers and Merchants Bank and Annexes" Los Angeles Conservancy Website: Explore L.A.; Historic Places. Accessed 6 November 2013 Scripophily.com "1872 Farmers and Merchants Bank of Los Angeles document" — signed by Isaias W. Hellman Pioneer and U.S.C. Founder. Scripophily.com "An 1874 Farmers and Merchants Bank of Los Angeles check" — dated 1874 signed by California Governor John G. Downey. Bank buildings in California Buildings and structures in Downtown Los Angeles Commercial buildings in Los Angeles Defunct banks of the United States History of Los Angeles Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monuments Banks established in 1871 Banks disestablished in 1956 1871 establishments in California 1956 disestablishments in California Defunct companies based in Greater Los Angeles 19th century in Los Angeles 1900s architecture in the United States 1905 establishments in California Commercial buildings completed in 1905 Greek Revival architecture in California Neoclassical architecture in California Main Street (Los Angeles)