International Savings & Exchange Bank Building

The International Savings & Exchange Bank Building was a ten-story structure featuring classical design elements where Temple and Spring Streets intersect. Its Renaissance Revival facade displayed ornate architectural details characteristic of banking institutions from that period.

Construction began in 1907 under architect H. Alban Reaves for use as a banking institution. The city later acquired the property and converted it into a health department facility before demolition took place in 1954.

The building appeared in the 1923 film Safety Last, where exterior shots showed what audiences saw as the fictional Bolton Building. This cameo made it part of early Hollywood's visual landscape during the silent film era.

The building once stood at the corner of Temple and Spring Streets in downtown's financial district. The site is now vacant, as demolition removed all traces of the original structure in 1954.

The building served for many years as the City Health Building, shifting from a private banking institution to a public health facility. This transformation reflected how downtown areas evolved to meet different civic needs over time.

Location: California

Inception: 1907

Architectural style: Renaissance Revival architecture

Floors above the ground: 10

GPS coordinates: 34.05420,-118.24300

Latest update: December 11, 2025 11:08