The Sutter Club

The California State Bank Building first opened in 1890 at the northwest corner of Fourth and J Street. It was once known as the Business Temple of Sacramento according to the Sacramento Daily Union. The structure was known for it’s bright exterior that was finished in Ione red stone, furnished by the Ione Stone Company that made it appear pink.

At the time of  it’s opening it housed the Internal Revenue Service which occupied the basement, the California National Bank which used the main floor, while the Sutter Club held the top three floors. Mr. E.C.  Hemming’s although not responsible for the original building did design the entrance and club rooms of the Sutter Club in 1910.

Hemmings work on the bank building is featured prominently in  1917 July-Dec.  edition of Architect & Engineer of California and the Pacific Coast article, titled “Recent Works by E.C. Hemmings”.

Historical Images appear courtesy of the Center for Sacramento History and the Sacramento Public Library.