| California (San Joaquin County), Farmington — Farmington Odd Fellows Lodge #296 |
| | Built in 1881, the building was bought by the newly instituted Lodge on July 11, 1882. The upstairs has served continuously as a meeting hall since then.
Dedicated on October 8, 1994 Tuleburgh Chapter #69, E Clampus Vitus — Map (db m16623) |
| California (San Joaquin County), French Camp — 668 — French Camp |
| | Here was the terminus of the Oregon-California Trail used by the French-Canadian trappers employed by the Hudson’s Bay Company from about 1832 to 1845. Michel La Framboise, among others, met fur trappers here annually where they camped with their families. In 1844 Charles M. Weber and William Gulnac promoted the first white settlement colony on Rancho del Camp de los Franceses, which included French Camp and the site of Stockton. — Map (db m15957) |
| California (San Joaquin County), Lathrop — Lathrop |
| | Called Wilson’s Station
From 1849 until 1869
Was given the name by Leland Stanford when he moved his Central Pacific Railroad terminal here and dedicated the town to his wife’s family. In 1886, after a dispute with local citizens, Stanford moved the terminal to Tracy.
Dedicated by Manteca Historical Society
May 21, 2005 — Map (db m20006) |
| California (San Joaquin County), Lathrop — 780-7 — Site of Completion of Pacific Railroad — First Transcontinental Railroad |
| | The construction of the San Joaquin River Bridge completed the last link of the Transcontinental Railroad. Building had simultaneously proceeded from the Bay Area and Sacramento and met at the San Joaquin River. The first train crossed the bridge on September 8, 1869. — Map (db m11380) |
| California (San Joaquin County), Lathrop — 437 — The Comet – 1846 – First Sail Launch |
| | First known sail launch to ascend San Joaquin River from San Francisco landed here autumn 1846. Carried 20 Mormon pioneers who founded New Hope agricultural project on the Stanislaus. Yoke of oxen and span of mules driven from Marsh’s Landing (Antioch) by two men who followed crude map drawn by Merritt the trapper. Two years later Doak and Bonsell operated here the first ferry on the San Joaquin River. — Map (db m11385) |
| California (San Joaquin County), Lockeford — Pioneer Hill / Lockeford |
| | Pioneer Hill
It was on this hill that Dr. Dean Jewett Locke and his brother Elmer H. Locke built the first cabin of this section in 1851. Disturbed by grizzly bears, they spent their first nights in the oak trees. Dr. Locke, physician for the Boston and Newton Joint Stock Company, left Boston April 16, 1849, crossing the plains. Arriving at Sacramento, Sept. 16, 1849 he built and maintained a ford across the Mokelumne River and because of this fact his wife, Delia Hanford Locke, in 1859 . . . — Map (db m11238) |
| California (San Joaquin County), Lodi — Salem School Bell |
| | Salem School Bell
1883 – 1938
from
Lodi’s first school
Located at Lodi Ave. and Stockton St. — Map (db m15989) |
| California (San Joaquin County), Manteca — Liberty Plot |
| | Dedicated to the boys
Who Fought Overseas
— In 1917 — — Map (db m19532) |
| California (San Joaquin County), Ripon — 436 — New Hope – 1846 — First Wheat |
| | Approximately six miles west, 20 Mormon pioneers from ship Brooklyn founded first known agricultural colony in San Joaquin Valley. Planting first wheat; also crops they irrigated by the pole and bucket method. Erected three log houses, operated sawmill and ferry across Stanislaus. Settlement later known as Stanislaus City.
STATE REGISTERED HISTORICAL LANDMARK No. 436
Tablet placed by California Centennials Commission
Base furnished by Alameda County Camps,
Daughters Utah Pioneers . . . — Map (db m19516) |
| California (San Joaquin County), Ripon — Ripon World War II Memorial |
| | In Honor of
Ripon High School Students
KIA World War II
Radomir Kilak • Henry Bouma • Raymond Clifton • Lyman Fulton • Billy Haller • Jack Harp • John Kamps • Paul Madsen • Oscar Poelstra • Carl Peterson • Viggo Peterson • John Smit • John Van Andel • Harmon Tornga
In Memory of all
World War II Veterans
Ched K. Kolak
Donor
Betty Saletta
Sculptor — Map (db m19522) |
| California (San Joaquin County), Stockton — 35 — B & M Building — 1860’s and 1870 |
| | This building, situated near the head of the Stockton Channel evokes memories of early commerce when Stockton served as the main supply depot for the southern mines. Bearing remnants of Italienate Style, the structure is rich with history dating back to the Gold Rush era. The B & M name was coined in the 1930’s for owners Joseph Breidenbach and Alexander McDonald.
Stockton Historical Landmark No. 35
Designated by Stockton City Council 1983 — Map (db m23995) |
| California (San Joaquin County), Stockton — 25 — California Building — 1917 |
| | Built originally for the former Farmers & Merchants Bank, this structure is the work of prominent San Francisco Architect George W. Kelham. With almost no exterior changes it exemplifies Renaissance Revival Style and reflects early local interest in building skyscrapers. This granite and brick building is listed in the National Register of Historic Places.
Stockton Historic Landmark No. 25
Designated by Stockton City Council 1979 — Map (db m23978) |
| California (San Joaquin County), Stockton — Charles Weber and the Founding of Stockton — Weber Point |
| |
Arriving in California with the Bidwell Party in 1841, Charles Weber could not have anticipated the monumental changes that were to come to this region after the Gold Rush. Originally a native of Germany, Weber was an immigrant to California when it was governed by Mexico. In 1842, he went into business in San Jose with William Gulnac, a Mexican citizen. In 1845, after Weber himself became a Mexican citizen, he acquired Gulnac’s interest in a 48,747 acre Spanish land grant called . . . — Map (db m24219) |
| California (San Joaquin County), Stockton — 36 — Commercial and Savings Bank — 1915 and 1924 |
| | This ten-story Renaissance Revival Building was constructed in 1915 to house the Commercial and Savings Bank founded in 1903 by John Raggio. After a fire, the north portion was added in 1924. The property was purchased in 1929 by the Bank of Italy, later to become the Bank of America. State Savings, later becoming American Savings acquired the building in 1981. Listed in the National Register of Historic Places.
Stockton Historical Landmark No. 36
Designated by Stockton City Council 1985 — Map (db m23984) |
| California (San Joaquin County), Stockton — 18 — Edward B. Conde Home — 1893 |
| | This is the former residence of popular band leader Edward B. Conde, editorialized as the “John Philip Souza of Stockton”. Conde brought distinction to this city with his much acclaimed musical organizations. He formed the famed Stockton Boys’ Band in 1900 and the Stockton City Band in 1927
Stockton Historical Landmark No. 18
Designated by the Stockton City Council 1977 — Map (db m24178) |
| California (San Joaquin County), Stockton — Firefighters Memorial |
| | “Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for another.”
John 15:13
This memorial is dedicated to honor all Stockton firefighters that gave their lives in the line of duty. — Map (db m15970) |
| California (San Joaquin County), Stockton — Goddess of Justice |
| | The Goddess of Justice crowned
the dome of the second courthouse
constructed upon this site in 1888
By order of the Board
of Supervisors. The statue
has been restored by
county employees and
caused to be erected
on this pedestal of honor
upon completion of the
new building in 1964 — Map (db m23992) |
| California (San Joaquin County), Stockton — Head of Navigation |
| | For the Stockton Channel in 1849 was at El Dorado Street. Sailing ships and paddlewheel steamboats made the Stockton Levees a major supply center for the Southern mines during the Gold Rush. In 1933, the Port of Stockton became California’s first modern inland seaport. — Map (db m24182) |
| California (San Joaquin County), Stockton — 513 — John Brown — (California’s Paul Revere) |
| | In 1846, during American conquest of California, John Brown, nicknamed “Juan Flaco,” rode from Los Angeles to San Francisco in four days to warn Commodore Stockton of the siege of Los Angeles. As a result, troops were sent and the city secured. This 'Paul Revere of California,' lived in Stockton from 1851 to 1859, and is buried in the former Citizen's Cemetery near this site. — Map (db m16011) |
| California (San Joaquin County), Stockton — 178 — Lindsay Point — Site of the First Building in Stockton |
| | In August 1844, the first settlers arrived at Rancho del Campo de los Franceses. One of the company, Thomas Lindsay, built the first dwelling, a tule hut, on this site. He was later murdered by Indians and buried here by travelers. The Point was formed by the junction of McLeod's Lake and Miner's Channel. — Map (db m15964) |
| California (San Joaquin County), Stockton — Magnolia Historic District |
| | Stockton’s first historic district has the community’s richest variety of architectural styles, including Queen Anne, Eastlake, Stick, Bungalow, Craftsman, Moderne and Spanish Revival. Since the 1860’s the area has been home to a broad cross section of Stockton’s citizens. The vitality of the neighborhood is evident from the many instances of rehabilitation, restoration, and adaptive reuse. The Magnolia Historic District encompasses an area genrally bounded by Harding Way, California Street, . . . — Map (db m15985) |
| California (San Joaquin County), Stockton — 22 — Moses Rogers Home — 1890 |
| | One of California’s leading Black citizens build and resided in this home with his wife, Sara, and five daughters until his death in 1900. Born a slave in Missouri, he participated in the California Gold Rush and earned a statewide reputation as a mining engineer. The home is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Stockton Historical Landmark No.22
Designated by the Stockton City Council 1978 — Map (db m23973) |
| California (San Joaquin County), Stockton — Remember Pearl Harbor |
| | On December 7, 1941,
this country’s unpreparedness
invited a surprise attack
on Pearl Harbor.
Which plunged us into a costly war
and taught us that
the price of peace is preparedness.
REMEMBER PEARL HARBOR — Map (db m15968) |
| California (San Joaquin County), Stockton — 6 — Saint John’s Episcopal Church and Guild Hall |
| | The guild hall of this church is an outstanding example of Nordic Architecture: It was completed in 1889 at a cost of $9,200. The adjacent church was erected for $10,000 and the first service was held December 18, 1892. Saint John’s and all older churches in the city received land from Stockton’s founder, Capt. Charles M. Weber.
Stockton Historical Landmark No.6
Designated by the Stockton City Council 1971 — Map (db m23972) |
| California (San Joaquin County), Stockton — 1 — Saint Mary’s Catholic Church — 1861 |
| | California’s first Archbishop, Joseph S. Alemany, laid the cornerstone July 21, 1861. The first mass was celebrated Christmas Eve of the same year. In 1870 the transept was added. The present steeple and ornate façade date from 1893. Saint Mary’s is the oldest Catholic parish in the San Joaquin Valley.
Stockton Historical Landmark No.1
Designated by the Stockton City Council 1971 — Map (db m23976) |
| California (San Joaquin County), Stockton — 3 — Sperry Flour Mill Office — 1888 |
| | This structure once housed the general business offices of the second largest flour milling operation in California. An addition to this building, matching the original Victorian Commercial architecture, was completed in 1917. Sperry & Company was founded in Stockton 1852
Stockton Historical Landmark No. 3
Designated by the Stockton City Council 1971 — Map (db m24207) |
| California (San Joaquin County), Stockton — 934 — Stockton Assembly Center |
| | Here, within the confines of San Joaquin County Fairgrounds, enclosed by barbed wire and housed in temporary barracks, 4,217 San Joaquin County residents of Japanese ancestry, predominately American citizens, were interned from May 10 to October 17, 1942 under Executive Order 9066. May such usurpation of civil, social, and economic rights, without specific charges or trial, never again occur. — Map (db m15958) |
| California (San Joaquin County), Stockton — 34 — Stockton City Hall |
| | Built in the spirit of the “City Beautiful” movement, the Stockton City Hall provides an outstanding example of 1920’s construction techniques and design. The building’s Renaissance Revival Style was determined by a collaboration of Stockton and San Francisco architects. The site, Lindsay Point, is a California Registered Historical Landmark. — Map (db m15966) |
| California (San Joaquin County), Stockton — 1016 — Stockton Developmental Center |
| | The Stockton Developmental Center was established in 1853 as the Insane Asylum of California, the first of several state asylums. Stockton’s founder, Charles M. Weber, donated half of the 100 acre site. It was one of the first facilities of its kind in the western U.S. and played a major role in developing California’s mental health system. In the early 1970’s, the focus of the center shifted from treating patients with mental disabilities to training people with developmental disabilities. . . . — Map (db m15987) |
| California (San Joaquin County), Stockton — 45 — Stockton Memorial Civic Auditorium — 1924 – 1925 |
| | The Classic Revival Style building by local Architects Glenn Allen, Ivan C. Satterlee and W. J. Wright features sculptured panels over the seven front entrances. A California marble floor and an art glass skylight, in the center of the flat dome. Stocktonians conducted bond drives to fund construction of the Memorial Auditorium to honor those who gave their lives while serving in the Armed Forces in World War I.
Stockton Historical Landmark No. 45
Designated by Stockton City Council 1990 — Map (db m24002) |
| California (San Joaquin County), Stockton — 21 — Stockton Savings and Loan Society Bank — (Now Bank of Stockton) — 1908 |
| | This classical Revival Style building was the first “skyscraper” in Stockton. It was designed by San Francisco Architects Myers & Ward. California’s oldest men’s club, The Yosemite, founded 1888, has always occupied the top floors. The building is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Stockton Historical Landmark No. 21
Designated by the Stockton City Council 1977 — Map (db m23983) |
| California (San Joaquin County), Stockton — Stockton Vietnam War Memorial |
| | This monument represents in a small way our appreciation of the contributions to freedom which brave men are called upon to make.
In recognition of their sacrifice, we reaffirm our community to the goals and ideals which they sought.
In memory of those Stockton men who have died fighting with the Allied Forces in Vietnam.
[Column 1:]
Daniel Acosta ∙ Donald Armstrong ∙ James Chase Balbirnie ∙ Brian John Bennett ∙ Douglas A. Bennett ∙ . . . — Map (db m23999) |
| California (San Joaquin County), Stockton — 765 — Temple Israel Cemetery |
| | This hallowed ground was donated by Captain Charles M. Weber in 1851 for use as a cemetery by the Jewish community of Stockton. It is the oldest Jewish cemetery in continuous use in California and west of the Rocky Mountains. — Map (db m15960) |
| California (San Joaquin County), Stockton — The Compass Rose |
| | Stockton was built on land granted by the Mexican government on January 13, 1842, to German-born Charles M. Weber and his business partner and Mexican citizen, William Gulnac. Weber later became sole owner of the land, permanently settling here two years before the Gold Rush of 1849.
Inspired by his European roots, Weber commissioned the first village plan laid out in a grid pattern of streets in 1848. Aligned with the levee road along the south shore of the Stockton Channel, now known as . . . — Map (db m24233) |
| California (San Joaquin County), Stockton — The Sister City Story |
| | Sister city affiliations between the United States and other nations began shortly after World War II, and developed into a national initiative when President Dwight D. Eisenhower proposed the “people-to-people” program at a White House conference in 1956. President Eisenhower’s intention was to involve individuals and organized groups at all levels of society in citizen diplomacy, with the hope that personal relationships, fostered through Sister City, county and state . . . — Map (db m24224) |
| California (San Joaquin County), Stockton — The Soldiers Friend |
| | . . . — Map (db m15974) |
| California (San Joaquin County), Stockton — We Shall Never Forget — “September 11, 2001” |
| | Americans heal, not by forgetting, but by remembering.
It is with this in mind that we dedicate this Memorial
City of Stockton
September 11, 2007 — Map (db m15969) |
| California (San Joaquin County), Stockton — 165 — Weber Point |
| | Site of a two-story adobe and redwood home built by Charles M. Weber, founder and pioneer developer of Stockton. One of the first elaborate residences and landscaped garden in the San Joaquin Valley. Completed in 1850, it remained Captain Weber’s home until his death in 1881. — Map (db m15961) |
| California (San Joaquin County), Stockton — 13 — Weber Point Home – 1850 |
| | The residence of Captain Charles M. Weber, who founded Stockton in 1849, was located 450 feet west of this monument. The tower was often used by Weber to watch riverboats navigating the San Joaquin River and Stockton Channel. In 1917 the house was destroyed by fire.
The home site was part of El Rancho del Campo de los Franceses, Weber’s 48,747 acre Mexican land grant. This included most of the present site of Stockton and extended south and east encompassing the heart of San Joaquin County. — Map (db m15962) |
| California (San Joaquin County), Stockton — 5 — Weber Primary School |
| | This school building was named after Capt. Charles M. Weber, founder of Stockton, who donated land for many early schools. Construction cost $12,888. May 12, 1873 was dedication day and classes have continued to date. The red brick architecture is representative of the type of building once prevalent throughout Stockton that inspired a long forgotten nickname “The Brick City.” This structure is the oldest brick building in the city retaining its original appearance.
Stockton . . . — Map (db m24100) |
| California (San Joaquin County), Stockton — World War II Memorial |
| | MEMORIAL
Dedicated to all men and women
of Stockton, many of whom paid
the ultimate sacrifice, who
served their country overseas
and on the home front during
World War II, December 1941
through September 1945. May
their devotion to duty and love
of country never be forgotten. — Map (db m15973) |
| California (San Joaquin County), Tracy — 740 — Carnegie |
| | A city of 3500 population, from 1895-1912, and the site of the Carnegie Brick and Pottery Company, served by the Alameda and San Joaquin Railroad. The plant had 45 kilns and 13 tall smokestacks, and the town had a post office, company store, hotels, saloons, bandstand, and hundreds of homes. Coal was used from the famous Tesla coal mine, 4 miles to the west.
California Registered Historical Landmark No. 740
Plaque placed by the California State Park Commission in cooperation with the . . . — Map (db m25220) |
| California (San Joaquin County), Woodbridge — 520 — San Joaquin Valley College |
| | Built through subscription by the residents of Woodbridge and dedicated as Woodbridge Seminary in 1879 by the United Brethren Church, this was the site of San Joaquin Valley College from 1882 to 1897. It was then used as Woods Grammar School until 1922, when the building was dismantled.
Dedicated to the memory of the teachers and students of the college. — Map (db m15990) |
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