Anchored around the 3-story atrium of the Historic Enterprise Building, a landmark that originally housed Merchants National Trust and Savings Bank (later merged with Bank of America to become a main branch), Merchants will continue its legacy as a central entrepreneurial fixture of San Bernardino life.

The perfectly positioned plot of land (with the region's first brewery) was originally purchased in 1871 by German immigrant entrepreneur John Andreson, who moved to San Bernardino from San Francisco and La Paz after operating a brewery and store. John was inspired to pitch a grand vision for a financial "Inland Empire." With his foresight, he helped grow the region's industries, securing the Santa Fe Railroad, becoming a double county supervisor, and was crowned "The King of Enterprises."

John's son, John Andreson Jr. (County Supervisor as well), with the help of his siblings and famed local architect Howard E Jones, worked to design their father's vision for a charming modern structure- replacing the old brewery site.

Focused on helping the local community thrive, The Andreson Co.'s obtained 94% of all materials, supplies, and labor from local sources.

When the gorgeous building, which fused modern-classical elements with a modern-classical design, was complete, the Andreson Building opened as the largest office building in the region—home to the top lawyers, doctors, professionals, shops, and banks.

The Andreson Building, which formally opened on May 14th 1927, has played an important role in the growth of San Bernardino, serving over the years as the location for the Bank of America, notable City Attorneys, the Community Chest, the Red Cross, the Coast Guard, Innes Shoes, the Redevelopment Agency, and Cal Trans. A major stop along the Route 66 downtown business loop.

After decades of pivotal success, the building became dormant, but in 2017, the Stanly family kicked off a contemporary movement of restoration and revitalization in downtown San Bernardino, bringing over 100 small businesses and 70,000 people.