Time After Time - TVs And More Banks
Then … The time traveler is fascinated by the sight of boxes containing moving images at a store on a street corner. This image has a multitude of clues to its location: floor-to-ceiling windows wrap around what might be a structural column at left. Window panes are divided by a narrow patterned separator. Through the left window pane more stores are visible across the street and traffic is seen flowing one-way right to left. On the right window pane there’s a reflection of a crosswalk behind Herbert.
Then … In this view looking out from inside the store to the street junction there are additional clues: more crosswalks, a parking meter, a lamp(?)post next to it and most likely one-way traffic flowing left to right.
… and Now, despite all of the aforementioned clues, CitySleuth has been unable to find this TV store and is posting it to see if any blog reader could relieve his frustration by recognizing where it was filmed. (If so, add a comment below or email citysleuth@reelsf.com).
Then … Herbert’s search for Stevenson takes him to several more banks beginning with Banco Di Roma.
… and Now, this is the California Street entrance of the Kohl Building at 400 Montgomery. Note Then and Now the matching ornamentation and flagpole wall cleat and halyard at the side of the entrance. There’s a different bank there now, a branch of Sterling Bank and Trust.
Then … Between bank visits he’s seen on the corner of Montgomery and Clay with the 1972 TransAmerica Pyramid headquarters behind him. Further back, left of center, is the original 1909 TransAmerica headquarters on the corner of Montgomery and Columbus.
… and Now, the same view today. The original TransAmerica building is barely visible from this viewpoint but it’s still there, now owned by the Church Of Scientology.
In this photo looking back along Columbus the old and the new TransAmerica headquarters buildings are nicely juxtaposed.
Then … More banks … next up is First Enterprise Bank at 260 Montgomery Street on the corner of Pine Street.
… in 1980 … A fire broke out in this building in July 1980, taking the life of a fire captain and injuring 13 others. Read here the harrowing accounts of firefighters who experienced the deadly collapse.
… and Now, a 15 story commercial building, addressed as 250 Montgomery, was built on this site in 1986.
Then … The Sumitomo Bank of California is next. (Note another Sumitomo branch across the street reflected in the window).
… and Now, this main office and agency were at 351 California Street per the 1978 city directory; the same directory listed a Sumitomo branch across the street at 320 California. The window below is the one seen in the movie - the street level space has been home to various retail businesses over the years and is currently being redone for the next tenant.
Then … And finally, the French Bank of California at 130 Montgomery Street. But no luck, Stevenson hadn’t stopped by any of them.
… and Now, here’s the same doorway today.
… and Now, it’s worth stepping back to admire 130 Montgomery Street. It’s a 1930 Art Deco gem, a delightful surprise sandwiched between two much taller office buildings.