Historical Markers and War Memorials in Stockton, California
Stockton is the county seat for San Joaquin County
Stockton is in San Joaquin County
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Legend has it that Stockton, because of its many early day floods, was the Mudville of Ernest L. Thayer's famous poem "Casey at the Bat", first printed in the San Francisco Examiner on June 3, 1888. "Casey" experts claim that a game actually . . . — — Map (db m241690) HM
“All football comes from Stagg.” Knute Rockne
Considered a great innovator and motivator in the development of college football, Amos Alonzo Stagg was one of the most influential sportsmen in U.S. history. He was an effective crusader for . . . — — Map (db m201767) HM
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 . . . — — Map (db m23995) HM
On this site: Civil War victories were celebrated by flying "Old Glory" on Charles Weber's 120 foot flag pole; in a 2,000 seat baseball stadium, Stockton became the 1888 California League champion; Coxey's Army camped in 1893; and delta reclamation . . . — — Map (db m82587) HM
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 . . . — — Map (db m23978) HM
Main Marker:
This site marks the location of the original residence of Captain Charles M. Weber, the founding father of the City of Stockton. From this prominent point overlooking the waterfront, he directed the first survey of the city in . . . — — Map (db m200814) HM
A dedication plaque for a historical building
by the Native Sons of the Golden West,
Stockton Parlor No. 7
Casa Bonita Funeral Home
Formerly known as the Casa Bonita Mausoleum. Established in Stockton, California the year of 1928. The . . . — — Map (db m221745) HM
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 . . . — — Map (db m200945) HM
This structure, inspired by Mission and Colonial styles, was the first permanent facility of the Children’s Home of Stockton, founded in 1882 by the Ladies Aid Society. Edgar B. Brown, architect for the Hotel Stockton, donated the design. Ground was . . . — — Map (db m221145) HM
The Chinese community of Stockton dedicates this monument to the city of
Stockton to commemorate the bicentennial year of 1976, in memory of the
contributions which the Chinese have made to Stockton.
The ingenuity of the Chinese . . . — — Map (db m103083) HM
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, . . . — — Map (db m23984) HM
The lifeblood of Pacific Football was the Stockton community. Its citizens, businesses and organizations embraced the football program and players as family, providing the financial and emotional support necessary to sustain the football program for . . . — — Map (db m203858) HM
Nicknamed “The Vallejo Express,” Dick Bass was the first junior ever to lead the NCAA in rushing, total offense, and scoring. Following injuries that forced him to miss most of the 1956 season and all of the 1957 season, Bass led the country in . . . — — Map (db m201775) HM
The first Tiger to have his number retired, Eddie LeBaron is one of the most celebrated and accomplished alumnus in Pacific history. Nicknamed “The Little General,” the 5’7” LeBaron led the Tigers to their greatest season ever (11-0 and No. 10 . . . — — Map (db m201269) HM
Eddie Macon was a pioneer throughout his football career as the first African American player at Pacific, and the first to play in the Sun Bowl. He helped the Tigers to an undefeated season and no. 10 national ranking in 1949 and led Pacific in . . . — — Map (db m201272) HM
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 . . . — — Map (db m24178) HM
This is one of the finest examples of early 20th century schools in Northern California. Modified Elizabethan Tudor Architecture has been used in an effective manner by Stockton architects, William J. Wright and Louis L. Stone. The original . . . — — Map (db m239622) HM
1949 Team - Terrific Pacific
The 1949 Tigers were nationally recognized as one of the finest teams in the country, and their undefeated season was the greatest in the history of Pacific Football. In his third season, Larry Siemering and . . . — — Map (db m202571) HM
Marker One:
This building typifies classical Depression-Era architecture and is a product of the extensive federal construction programs of the 1930s. The lobby’s oil murals were a part of the “New Deal’s” art in public places. Aside from . . . — — Map (db m221147) HM
“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) HM
Commemorative Plaque
First Stockton High School
This building housed the first high school organized in Stockton.
According to records, the classes were opened to students January 10, 1870.
Twenty eight pupils made up the new school.
The . . . — — Map (db m221149) HM
Built on the Old T & D Theatre site, the ornate Mission Revival Fox California with its unique tower and vaudeville marquee reigned as Stockton’s premier movie palace. The Baroque interior boasts of magnificent columns, exquisite chandeliers and . . . — — Map (db m221072) HM
General
John C. Fremont
camped on this site
March 26, 1844.
Marked
by El Toyon chapter
Daughters of the
American Revolution, 1923.
Christopher “Kit” Carson,
Fremont expedition
scout, camped on this site
March 26, 1844. . . . — — Map (db m241329) HM
The Rolleri Building
Home of the Genova Bakery
A Stockton Historical Landmark
Dedicated in honor of Angelo Rolleri
Jan. 8 1897 – Feb. 2 1985
Original founder of the Genova Bakery
This memorial tribute by the Italian Gardeners Society . . . — — Map (db m221142) HM
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 . . . — — Map (db m23992) HM
This building is dedicated to
the memory of
Clifford J. Hand
Devoted teacher, administrator and friend whose many contributions to the progress of the University of the Pacific enriched the lives of the students, faculty and colleagues during . . . — — Map (db m103027) HM
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 . . . — — Map (db m220249) HM
Inventor of the Caterpillar tractor and long time president of the Holt Manufacturing Company, Benjamin Holt, resided here until his death in 1920. The Holt family made this house available to the Boy Scouts of America, and in April 1956 it was . . . — — Map (db m221146) HM
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 . . . — — Map (db m16011) HM
En conmemoración del Bicentenario de la Independencia de México y el Centenario de la Revolución mexicana, el Gobierno de México, a través del Consulado General de México en Sacramento, con el invaluable apoyo de la Asociación Comerciantes Unidos, . . . — — Map (db m103034) HM
Tom Flores ‘58
Tom Flores, who experienced great success as the starting quarterback of the Pacific Tigers in the late 1950s, was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame on August 8, 2021.
Flores was the NFL’s first Latino starting . . . — — Map (db m202665) HM
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 . . . — — Map (db m15964) HM
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 . . . — — Map (db m15985) HM
Designed and built by renowned Stockton architect Frank V. Mayo, FAIA, and Howard Bissell, AIA, this is an excellent example of a commercial Gothic Style skyscraper. The steel-framed structure features a terraced façade typical of eastern urban . . . — — Map (db m49458) HM
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 . . . — — Map (db m23973) HM
Ort J. Lofthus
Crosstown Freeway
This outstanding civic leader rejected the prospect that Stockton would settle for a
”freeway to nowhere.” He organized the FOCUS (Finish Our Crosstown-Unite Stockton) committee and motivated our . . . — — Map (db m103087) HM
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 . . . — — Map (db m23972) HM
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 . . . — — Map (db m23976) HM
Charles M. Weber | 1849
The site of the first courthouse building in San Joaquin County was donated by Captain Charles M. Weber, a German immigrant and founder of Stockton.
Captain Weber acquired over 48,000 acres through a Mexican land . . . — — Map (db m221058) HM
Santa Fe Railway acquired its route from Bakersfield to Stockton from the San Francisco-San Joaquin Valley Railroad, known locally as the "Valley Road." This line, when completed in 1898, was the only railroad competing with Southern Pacific . . . — — Map (db m195082) HM
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 . . . — — Map (db m24207) HM
Built as a Catholic Parochial School in 1914, the facility has been successively called the St. Agnes Academy, St. Agnes High School, and San Joaquin Middle School. The adjoining building built in 1920, served as convent for the Dominican Sisters. . . . — — Map (db m203176) HM
University of the Pacific initially played football on the campus in 10,000 seat Baxter Stadium, with several featured contests moved to the larger Grape Bowl in Lodi. Following the undefeated 1949 season, the enthusiasm for the Tigers playing . . . — — Map (db m201273) HM
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 . . . — — Map (db m165485) HM
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 . . . — — Map (db m15966) HM
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 . . . — — Map (db m146475) HM
Jewish Community Center
1926
Stockton’s “Architect Laureate” Glen Allen designed this culturally important edifice. Built by Louis S. Peletz, it served the Stockton Jewish community and Temple Israel until 1964 when purchased by the . . . — — Map (db m103028) HM
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. . . . — — Map (db m24002) HM
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 . . . — — Map (db m23983) HM
WW I
Gulf War
1990 to 1995
Dedicated To
All Veterans
By Veterans
Luneta VFW Post 52
WW II
Dedicated To
The Veterans
Of America
Juky 5, 1981
Karl Ross Post 16
American Legion
Korea . . . — — Map (db m103033) WM
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 . . . — — Map (db m23999) HM
With Eternal Gratitude
This Beautiful Sequoia Tree
Is Dedicated to Honor
All The Women of Stockton
And San Joaquin County Who
Have So Admirably Served In
The Armed Forces of The
United States of America
June, 1996
Stockton Women . . . — — Map (db m103084) WM
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.
California . . . — — Map (db m15960) HM
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 . . . — — Map (db m24233) HM
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 . . . — — Map (db m24224) HM
Ruel C. Gridley
Born Jan. 23, 1829
Died Nov. 24, 1870
Erected by Rawlins Post No. 23 Grand Army of the Republic and the Citizens of Stockton Sept. 19, 1887 in gratitude for services rendered Union Soldiers during the War of the . . . — — Map (db m15974) WM
This Water Tower was built circa 1930, is 129 feet tall and 23 feet wide!
Initially the tower was used for water storage to pressurize the water system for 53 buildings and landscaping of the 102 acre site.
This water system was operated . . . — — Map (db m221236) HM
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) WM
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 . . . — — Map (db m200800) HM
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 . . . — — Map (db m200799) HM
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 . . . — — Map (db m24100) HM
A multisport star and hometown hero from Stockton’s Edison High School, Willard Harrell established himself in just three seasons as one of the greatest all-purpose runners in Pacific football history. As a junior in 1973, he led the nation in . . . — — Map (db m202498) HM
When new, this home was considered one of the finest in Stockton. It was bult by Wong K. Gew, a partner in the Lincoln Hotel and owner of the Tong King Company and other Stockton gambling establishments. There are 15 rooms; the interior is finished . . . — — Map (db m227503) HM
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 . . . — — Map (db m15973) HM
This building portrays a flamboyancy unique to the valley. Romanesque and Moorish influence is suggested in this unusual interpretation of the Queen Anne style. The façade is embellished with cast zinc floral patterns and sandstone. The structure . . . — — Map (db m220881) HM
Approximately 10 yards north of this spot was the finish line when Don Bowden, a University of California at Berkeley trackman, became the first American citizen to run an under-four-minute mile in the history of track and field. The historic race . . . — — Map (db m221974) HM
Established in 1963 during the Presidency of Robert E. Burns, Elbert Covell College was the second of three residential Oxford-type cluster colleges created by the University of the Pacific during the 1960’s. The college owes its name to the . . . — — Map (db m221972) HM
Established in 1962 during the Presidency of Robert E. Burns, Raymond College was the first of three residential Oxford-type cluster colleges created by UOP during the 1960’s. Raymond offered an innovative interdisciplinary liberal arts curriculum . . . — — Map (db m221973) HM
Marker One:
Dr. Edward Bannister • Reverend Isaac Owen • Bishop William Taylor
Methodist Pioneer Founders
of
the University of the Pacific
California’s First Chartered Institution
Of Higher Education
1851
Marker Two: . . . — — Map (db m221747) HM
Aspen Hall was built in 1931 and is a representation of Tudor Revival Gothic Style architecture.
Listed as item #053 in Historical Buildings of the Stockton Center, the building has intricate glass window panels and carved wooden doors.
Aspen . . . — — Map (db m221477) HM
Though not native to the state, California’s eighteenth century Franciscan Missionaries were the first to plant palms ornamentally. They were often planted near important buildings.
California Indians used the palms as a natural resource; eating . . . — — Map (db m221733) HM
Constructed in 1870, the three Doctors residences are of Gothic Revival influence and located on their original site on Acacia Street.
The fourth residence, a Queen Anne cottage style home, was built in 1888 and now resides on “Doctor’s Row”. . . . — — Map (db m221480) HM
Doctors’ Row housed physicians at California’s oldest public hospital for the mentally disadvantaged. The superintendent’s residence at E. Acacia was built in 1900. The Gothic Revival residences at 504, 520 and 560 E. Acacia were built circa 1870. . . . — — Map (db m221611) HM
The Magnolia Mansion was built in 1900 for the Stockton State Hospital for a cost of $5,800. The Magnolia Mansion has served as the residence for numerous superintendents and their families. It was partially restored by Grupe Commercial Company in . . . — — Map (db m221743) HM
Built for the Stockton State Hospital at a cost of $5,800. This 16 room home is an excellent example of a Southern Mansion. The state hospital was established in 1853 as the first publicly supported facility for the mentally ill in the West. . . . — — Map (db m221741) HM