Six members of the board of directors of the California Republic Bank were in Frazier Park last Thursday for the formal ribbon cutting ceremonies. Shown are the former mayor of Bakersfield and owner of a new car agency, Gene Winer; James Stewart, a general contractor; Victor Carro, a farmer and chairman of the board; Elmo Destefani, a farmer; Garland Greer, a food retailer and Dave Vordermark, the bank’s president.
Curated by Samantha Smith, TME
In 1969, the first bank on “The Hill” opened its doors to the public. The bank moved, after construction was completed, to its new home on San Carlos Trail, today’s home of California Bank & Trust.
1969—The future of The Hill looks considerably brighter since…(please see below to view full stories and photographs)
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This is part of the December 29, 2023 online edition of The Mountain Enterprise.
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