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

Santa Fe Depot

1900

Photographed by Joseph Alvarado, August 19, 2021

1. Santa Fe Depot Marker

Inscription. 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 monopoly in this area. This 16-room Mission Style building cost $24,470.

Stockton Historical Landmark No. 12
Designated by the Stockton City Council 1972

Erected 1972 by City of Stockton. (Marker Number 12.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Railroads & Streetcars. In addition, it is included in the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway, and the Stockton Historic Landmarks series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1900.

Location. 37° 56.718′ N, 121° 17.116′ W. Marker is in Stockton, California, in San Joaquin County. It is on South San Joaquin Street, on the right when traveling south. The plaque is mounted on a metal pole near the southeast corner of the building. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 735 S San Joaquin Street, Stockton CA 95203, 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: Moses Rogers Home (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Ort J. Lofthus Crosstown Freeway (approx.

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0.4 miles away); Saint Mary’s Catholic Church (approx. 0.4 miles away); California Building (approx. half a mile away); Fox California Theatre (approx. half a mile away); Commercial and Savings Bank (approx. 0.6 miles away); Stockton Savings and Loan Society Bank (approx. 0.6 miles away); Wong Mansion (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Stockton.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Goddess of Justice (was approx. 0.6 miles away but has been permanently removed).

East side of the depot image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Joseph Alvarado, August 19, 2021

2. East side of the depot

Southwest corner image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Joseph Alvarado, August 15, 2021

3. Southwest corner

Southeast corner image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Joseph Alvarado, August 15, 2021

4. Southeast corner

The marker is just out of view to the right.

Northeast corner image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Joseph Alvarado, August 15, 2021

5. Northeast corner

Nort side of the depot image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Joseph Alvarado, August 15, 2022

6. Nort side of the depot

Credits. This page was last revised on July 1, 2022. It was originally submitted on April 8, 2022, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California. This page has been viewed 534 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on April 8, 2022, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California. 6. submitted on June 28, 2022, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.