San Francisco Little Italy Honor Walk Honors A.P. Giannini

Founder of Bank of America to be honored on Wednesday, July 23 @ 2 PM

San Francisco, CA – July 21, 2025 – The San Francisco Little Italy Honor Walk (SFLIHW) will pay tribute to A.P. Giannini, pioneering founder of Bank of America, with the unveiling of a commemorative plaque in North Beach. The ceremony will take place on Wednesday, July 23, honoring Giannini’s lasting impact on modern banking and his contributions to shaping California’s economic landscape in the early 20th century.

Event Details

Wednesday, July 23, 2025

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

1600 Block of Stockton St. - across the street from the San Francisco Italian Athletic Club. In the heart of North Beach, San Francisco’s Little Italy.

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• 2:00 PM — Plaque unveiling

• 2:43 PM — Photo Opportunities & Press Interviews

• Invited Guests:

  • Speakers:

    • Gioia Corigliano - President, Bank of America SF & East Bay

    • Davide Fiore - Director, "A Little Fellow"

    • Danny Sauter - District 3 Supervisor, City of San Francisco

    • Gina von Esmarch - President, SFLIHW

  • Officials

    • Mayor Daniel Lurie

    • Former Mayor Willie Brown, Jr.

This plaque honoring A.P. Giannini is more than a tribute — it’s a beacon. It symbolizes how one man’s vision empowered generations, and through the San Francisco Little Italy Honor Walk, we ensure that legacy continues. Each marker elevates the story of Italian Americans whose contributions shaped this city and this nation. By preserving their impact, we offer both recognition and a roadmap, inspiring future leaders and bridging our community to the broader cultural narrative of American innovation and resilience.

-- Gina von Esmarch, President SFLIHW

The plaque will join a distinguished series of tributes recognizing Italian American leaders who have shaped the city, state, and country.

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About San Francisco Little Italy Honor Walk: Founded in 2023, the San Francisco Little Italy Honor Walk, Inc. (SFLIHW) celebrates, preserves, and enriches Italian-American heritage and culture in San Francisco's Little Italy, located in North Beach. Its mission is to honor the voices, struggles, and triumphs of those who shaped this vibrant community. The bronze plaques, situated on the sidewalks of North Beach, will form the San Francisco Little Italy Honor Walk, starting from the lively core of Washington Square, along Columbus Avenue and Broadway, and running along some adjacent streets.

All plaque unveilings will be open to the public, inviting community members to celebrate the remarkable legacies of these honorees.