Designed by Henry A. Minton, it was until 1970 the tallest building between San Francisco and Los Angeles. The Bank of Italy, later Bank of America, opened its first branch outside San Francisco in San Jose in 1909. In 2025 a new owner announced plans to restore the facade and convert the tower to about 110 homes.
Questions people ask
What was San Jose’s first skyscraper?
The Bank of Italy Building, finished in 1926.
What is the light on top?
A tall green light on the needle-like spire of its cupola.