I would love to know more about this bank. Anyone?
I think there is/was a similar bank in Oakland.

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Back of postcard reads:

SANTA ROSA, CALIFORNIA

A downtown street scene showing the Old Courthouse Square, a cool, restful plaza conveniently located in the center of this very modern and complete business district of Santa Rosa.

Note: please allow me to say... how totally COOL is that modern clock facade to the right? And what about the Exchange Bank? LOOOOOOOVE IT!

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2777 Fourth Street, Santa Rosa, CA
Still in business after 50+ years. The neon bird at the top of the sign spins.

Back of postcard states: "Northern California's most beautiful motor hotel. 160 luxurious rooms and suites fashioned around an Olympic-size pool. Famous for outstanding food facilities. Banquet and meeting rooms for 10-1,000 people. Children's playground, horseback trail rides, and 18-hole golf course at hand."

Postmarked 1968

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Address: 2777 Fourth Street, Santa Rosa, CA

Santa Rosa’s Flamingo Motor Hotel opened in 1957 with 160 luxurious rooms, banquet and meeting facilities, an Olympic-size swimming pool, children’s playground, beauty salon, gift shop, and 18-hole golf course. Guests could meet for cocktails in the Gold Coast Lounge, enjoy a delicious meal in the Garden Room, and dance off the calories. The Flamingo was a hit with both local and Hollywood celebrities. Privately owned and family operated – the Flamingo retains its celebrity flair after 60 years. In 1996, the City of Santa Rosa declared the motor hotel a historic landmark.

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