Stockton in San Joaquin County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Stockton City Hall

1926

Photographed by Syd Whittle, February 8, 2009

1. Stockton City Hall Marker

Inscription. 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.

Erected 1983 by Stockton City Council. (Marker Number 34.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture. In addition, it is included in the Stockton Historic Landmarks series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1926.

Location. 37° 57.433′ N, 121° 17.498′ W. Marker is in Stockton, California, in San Joaquin County. It is on Civic Court when traveling west. Marker is located at the entrance to the Stockton City Hall. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Stockton CA 95202, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the San Joaquin Valley

and specifically in the Central Valley.

It is also on the American Pacific Coast.

Globally, it is in North America,

on the Ring of Fire,

in the Pacific Rim,

in the Western Hemisphere,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain

and also Mexico’s Alta California.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Remember Pearl Harbor (within shouting distance of this marker); Chinese 1976 Bicentennial Monument (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); We Shall Never Forget (about 400 feet away); Stockton Women Veterans Tree (about 400 feet away); José Maria Morelos y Pavón

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(about 400 feet away); Stockton Veterans Monument (about 400 feet away); Firefighters Memorial (about 400 feet away); World War II Memorial (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Stockton.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Lindsay Point (was a few steps from this marker but has been confirmed missing).

Regarding Stockton City Hall. This site was designated as Stockton Historical Landmark No.34 by the Stockton City Council, 1983.

Photographed by Syd Whittle, February 8, 2009

2. Stockton City Hall Marker

Marker is located at the base of the light post to the left of the steps.

Stockton City Hall image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Syd Whittle, February 8, 2009

3. Stockton City Hall

Photographed by Syd Whittle, February 8, 2009

4. Stockton City Hall

Credits. This page was last revised on January 3, 2020. It was originally submitted on February 8, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. This page has been viewed 2,412 times since then and 45 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on February 8, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.