Can anyone tell me the city and street address (or cross streets) for
Hibernia Bank branch #21.  It was located either in San Francisco
California or in the East Bay, i.e. Oakland, Berkeley, etc. This
branch was functioning in the late 60's and probably continued
throughout the 70's and possibly into the 80's when it was part of a
merger. The bank was merged into Security Pacific National Bank which
was later bought by Bank of America.  This Hibernia Bank has no
relationship to the Hibernia Bank in Louisiana.

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Request for Question Clarification by juggler-ga on 09 May 2003 16:26 PDT

Do you have any other information that might help narrow things down?

I notice that you seem pretty sure that this particular Hibernia
branch was in S.F., Oakland or Berkeley.  What makes you say that? 
How do you know for sure that #21 wasn't in, say, San Mateo County or
Marin County?

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Clarification of Question by saabster-ga on 09 May 2003 18:10 PDT

I have recently learned that I had an account at this particular bank
branch. I have no memory of opening an account at the bank, but there
is clear proof that I did. I have done all my banking with another
bank for the past 30 years, so this account at Hibernia came as a huge
surprise. I have been unable to find any available info that list
Hibernia's old branch locations. Logic tells me that I would have
selected a branch that was close to either my home or my workplace. I
am hoping the address will jog my memory as to when and why I opened
this account.  I lived in Berkeley and I worked in San Francisco,so
the branch has to be in one of those cities. If it is in other than
one of those cities, it will just add to the mystery:)

Thanks

I hope this provides some clarification!

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Clarification of Question by saabster-ga on 10 May 2003 04:53 PDT

thanks, I conducted quite a search myself prior to offering you my
dilemma and I located the Bancroft files. I no longer live in
California, so I won't be able to take advantage of those files.

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Clarification of Question by saabster-ga on 11 May 2003 10:10 PDT

thanks for your efforts, however most of the information you've
provided I have found on my own thus far.  I hadn't thought about the
SF main library and I may be able to do an online search there.  I
have made the presumption that there may have been at least 21
branches of the bank- the photo provided was the original bank at
Jones and Market St in SF. A facility that I know well, but would not
have opened an account there. I also hadn't thought of the CA State
department of Financial Institutions and I will follow that lead! SF
city planning may also have some old records.  I continue to welcome
any information anyone may have!

If you're still in the Berkeley area, you might consider dropping by
the Bancroft Library where the Hibernia Bank's 1859-1971 records are
held. In that collection of records, there would probably be some
indication of the location of branch #21.
http://www.oac.cdlib.org/findaid/ark:/13030/tf1n39n558

This law firm represented the Hibernia Bank for about 130 years.
Perhaps someone thee could provide the address you require:

http://www.tobinlaw.com/html/tt_contact.htm

http://www.tobinlaw.com/html/tt.history.htm

here’s some pictures of one of the old Hibernia branches:
http://www.norcalmovies.com/Metro/


irony:
“December 17, 1998 -- Hearst Tower is the new name for the office
complex planned for NationsBank (now Bank of America) on North Tryon
Street.”

Hibernia is the bank that was robbed in the Hearst thing

It looks like Security Pacific was sold to Commercial Credit
Company/Traveller’s Group in 1997:
http://www.bankofamerica.com/newsroom/press/formerBA/press.cfm?PressID=press.19970731.02.htm
Traveller’s was a subsidiary of Citigroup but is independent now.
Their press release page is down.

http://wcm.travelers.com/tap/news/

OK, here’s the trail from FDIC: (unfortuneatly they don’t maintain
location lists for inactive banks)

Hibernia was established January 1 1859
First insured deposits January 1, 1934
August 21, 1988  Merged without Assistance into  Security Pacific
National Bank (est January 1 1871)
April 22, 1992 Merged without Assistance into Bank of America,
National Association (est October 17, 1904)

I think somewhere, the FDIC must have records of the Hibernia
branches. You may want to contact them directly.

The department of financial institutions may know as well.
http://www.dfi.ca.gov/


Other then these tips, you’re going to need to get someone in
California to look at the local libraries, either the collection
mentioned in the other comment, or in local libraries where you think
there was a branch. Usually libraries have old phone books that you
can browse.
It might not specify the branch number, but it will give you
addresses.








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5-14-2003

Many times the libraries do keep back issues of the city directories
on file for genealogical and other public research, so do a Google
search to find the San Francisco Public Library and contact them to
see if they can help.  Also, I happen to know of a California probate
research firm, (www.brandenburger-davis.com) and they keep older city
directories on file--send them an e-mail at
info@brandenburger-davis.com to inquire to see if they could assist. 
I assume you want this information to get documentation to support a
claim for unclaimed monies held by the State of California?

SINCERELY,
4keith

thanks keith!  actually you're correct in that it is related to
unclaimed properties, but I have enough evidence to prove the claim. 
I simply do not remember opening the account-its been nearly 30 years.
It will take them awhile to process the claim. I thought the address
of the branch would jog my memory.