# Credit Foncier Vaudois > business **Wikidata**: [Q107059635](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q107059635) **Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/credit-foncier-vaudois ## Summary Credit Foncier Vaudois was a Swiss banking institution founded in 1858 and headquartered in Lausanne, Switzerland. Operating in the financial services industry for 137 years, it was classified as both a business enterprise and a bank until its dissolution in 1995. ## Key Facts - **Official Name**: Credit Foncier Vaudois - **Inception**: 1858 - **Dissolved**: 1995 - **Headquarters Location**: Lausanne, Switzerland - **Headquarters Building**: Former Building of Crédit Foncier Vaudois - **Instance Of**: Bank (preferred classification), Business - **Industry**: Financial service activities, except insurance and pension funding - **Country**: Switzerland - **Wikipedia Presence**: French language edition (sitelink count: 1) - **Wikidata Description**: business - **PM20 Folder ID**: co/005507 - **PM20 Entry Count**: 46 entries - **External Reference**: implenia.com (BCV-Chauderon Lausanne general enterprise reference) ## FAQs **What type of institution was Credit Foncier Vaudois?** Credit Foncier Vaudois was a Swiss bank operating in financial service activities, excluding insurance and pension funding. It held dual classification as both a business enterprise and a banking institution. **Where was Credit Foncier Vaudois located?** The bank was headquartered in Lausanne, Switzerland, with its operations centered at the building now designated as the Former Building of Crédit Foncier Vaudois. **How long did Credit Foncier Vaudois operate?** Founded in 1858, the institution operated for 137 years until its dissolution in 1995. **In what reference sources is Credit Foncier Vaudois documented?** The institution appears in the French-language Wikipedia, Wikidata, and the 20th Century Press Archives (PM20) under folder ID co/005507, which contains 46 entries related to the organization. ## Why It Matters Credit Foncier Vaudois represents a significant chapter in Swiss regional banking history, operating for nearly 140 years in Lausanne, the capital of Canton Vaud. As a "credit foncier"—a type of land bank providing mortgage lending—it contributed to regional economic development during Switzerland's modernization period. Its 1995 dissolution coincided with broader consolidation trends in the Swiss banking sector. The preservation of its former headquarters building designation indicates lasting architectural or historical significance in Lausanne's urban landscape. ## Notable For - **Longevity**: Sustained operations spanning 137 years from 1858 to 1995 - **Historical Headquarters**: Its former building retains specific heritage designation in Lausanne - **Regional Significance**: Served Canton Vaud as a regional financial institution - **Archival Documentation**: 46 entries preserved in the 20th Century Press Archives (PM20) - **French-Swiss Heritage**: Wikipedia presence limited to French edition, reflecting its regional francophone identity - **Credit Foncier Model**: Part of the European land banking tradition originating in the 1850s ## Body ### Corporate Identity & Classification Credit Foncier Vaudois operated under its official registered name throughout its existence. The institution held dual classification: as a "business" (general enterprise) and as a "bank" (preferred classification). Its industry categorization placed it specifically in "financial service activities, except insurance and pension funding," distinguishing it from insurance companies and pension fund managers. Wikidata describes the entity simply as "business." ### Geographic & Physical Presence The bank maintained headquarters in Lausanne, Switzerland, situated in the French-speaking Canton Vaud. The headquarters building carries the historical designation "Former Building of Crédit Foncier Vaudois," indicating the structure survives with recognized heritage status. Lausanne's role as cantonal capital made it a natural administrative and financial center for a "Vaudois" institution. ### Historical Timeline Credit Foncier Vaudois was established in 1858 during a period of European banking expansion. The "credit foncier" model, originating in France during the 1850s, specialized in mortgage lending and land development financing. The institution operated through major historical periods including Switzerland's industrialization, both World Wars, and the post-war economic boom before its dissolution in 1995. ### Archival & Research Documentation The institution appears in several reference systems: - **PM20 (20th Century Press Archives)**: Folder ID co/005507, containing 46 entries documenting the organization's historical activities - **Wikidata**: Entity with documented properties including inception, dissolution, headquarters, and industry classifications - **External Reference**: Cited on implenia.com regarding BCV-Chauderon Lausanne general enterprise operations - **Wikipedia**: French-language edition only (sitelink count: 1), reflecting its regional francophone significance ### Banking Industry Context As a bank, Credit Foncier Vaudois operated within the broader framework of financial institutions that accept deposits and provide lending services. The banking industry encompasses financial intermediaries and credit institutions classified under "bank operations." Banks are formally subclassified as financial intermediaries, credit institutions, enterprises, and depository institutions—distinct from both physical bank buildings (the structures) and non-bank financial entities. ### Reference Provenance Source documentation for Credit Foncier Vaudois includes: - Wikidata records referenced July 9, 2021; June 1, 2021; and July 27, 2021 - External URL reference from implenia.com referencing BCV-Chauderon Lausanne - PM20 folder co/005507 with 46 documented entries - French Wikipedia article ### Banking Classification Systems Within library and knowledge systems, banking institutions are cataloged under: - **Dewey Decimal Classification**: 332.1 - **Colon Classification**: X62 - **OpenStreetMap Tag**: amenity=bank - **Unicode Symbol**: 🏦 (U+1F3E6) - **Iconclass Notation**: 46B53 ## References 1. 20th Century Press Archives 2. 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