Farmers And Merchants Bank Of Los Angeles
Farmers and Merchants Bank (F&M) is a historic lending institution in downtown Los Angeles, California, USA, known both for its architecture and its pivotal role in the economic development of early Los Angeles. Other, non-related "F&M Banks" exist in many cities and towns across the United States.
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