Saint-Thomas-d'Aquin in Paris in Département de Paris, Île-de-France, France — Western Europe
La Banque de l’Algerie / The Bank of Algeria
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, June 25, 2023
1. La Banque de l’Algerie / The Bank of Algeria Marker
fondee le 4 aout 1851
a installe son siege social
dans cet hotel particulier
a partir du 5 juillet 1900
jusqu'au 31 decembre 1963
The Bank of Algeria, founded August 4, 1851, had its head office in this building from July 5, 1900 to December 31, 1963.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical date for this entry is July 5, 1900.
Location. 48° 51.445′ N, 2° 19.432′ E. Marker is in Paris, Île-de-France, in Département de Paris. It is in Saint-Thomas-d'Aquin. Marker is on Boulevard Saint-Germain, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 217 Boulevard Saint-Germain, Paris, Île-de-France 75007, France. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Jean-Martin Charcot (here, next to this marker); L’Alliance Française (within shouting distance of this marker); Jean-Baptiste Dumas (within shouting distance of this marker); Gustave Doré (within shouting distance of this marker); Annette Kolb
this page online
Also see . . . Banque de l'Algérie (Wikipedia).
Overview: The Banque de l'Algérie, from 1949 to 1958 Banque de l'Algérie et de la Tunisie, was a French bank created in 1851, that operated as the central bank for French Algeria and, from 1904, also for the French protectorate of Tunisia until Tunisian independence. Following Algerian independence in 1962, it was succeeded by the new state's Bank of Algeria (French: Banque d'Algérie), and its French operations were wound up in 1963.(Submitted on February 18, 2024.)
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, June 25, 2023
2. La Banque de l’Algerie / The Bank of Algeria Marker - wide view
Of the two markers visible here, the subject marker is the one on the right. The marker is located in the courtyard of the Maison de l'Amérique latine. The courtyard is gated, but presumably is open to the public during business hours, as there is a restaurant in the building.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 18, 2024. It was originally submitted on February 18, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 54 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 18, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
