Mission Mission

Mission National Bank on 16th and Julian. Looks like they were banking on a better economy, but had to bail out. Or maybe they’re just renovating? Someone should check.

Picture sent by Zoe Banks (real name)

Update: MrEricSir says:

I walk by here every day, they’ve been remolding for a while. The bank still seems to be operating, in spite of the fact that their website is out of date.

Update 2: racycarr has a better explanation:

This building is not being torn down, it is getting a safety improvement: the cladding was begining to separate from the walls, and is being lovingly and historically accurately reattached. The building is also getting a bit of a history checkup: the original 1906 sign over the door, which likely reads “MISSION BANK” will hopefully soon be revealed.

Previously:

Car Vs. Bank

Bank Bears Brunt of Mysterious Protest

4 Responses to “Mission National Bank Sign Teardown”

1. MrEricSir says:

   February 25, 2010 at 5:13 pm

   I walk by here every day, they’ve been remolding for a while. The bank still seems to be operating, in spite of the fact that their website is out of date.

   Anyway, that sign was always ugly and it’s good to see it go.
2. Laura says:

   February 25, 2010 at 5:34 pm

   …totally functional bank.
   last time i checked BofA and crew blew a bag of dicks.
   do yer bizness with a local bank/credit union!!!
3. Ariel Dovas says:

   February 25, 2010 at 9:20 pm

   I think the scaffolding has been up since last November.
4. raceycarr says:

   February 26, 2010 at 10:23 am

   This building is not being torn down, it is getting a safety improvement: the cladding was begining to separate from the walls, and is being lovingly and historically accurately reattached. The building is also getting a bit of a history checkup: the original 1906 sign over the door, which likely reads “MISSION BANK” will hopefully soon be revealed.