Newman in Stanislaus County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

West Side Santitarium

Photographed by Joseph Alvarado, October 14, 2022

1. West Side Santitarium Marker

Inscription. Dr James Dowle moved Dowle’s Sanitarium from Hills Ferry in 1893 to Fresno and Main Streets to become West Side Sanitarium. Newman’s 1st hospital was moved again in 1910 to its present location. It was a hospital until 1938 and medical offices until 1967, when it became a real estate office.

Erected by Rotary Club of Newman.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Science & Medicine • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Rotary International series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1893.

Location. 37° 18.903′ N, 121° 1.344′ W. Marker is in Newman, California, in Stanislaus County. It is on Main Street near Fresno Street, on the right when traveling north. The plaque is mounted to the left of the front door. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1350 Main Street, Newman CA 95360, 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: St. George Hotel (a few steps from this marker); West Side Theatre (within shouting distance of this marker); The West Side Index (within shouting distance of this marker); IOOF Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Knights of Pythias

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(about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Dr. Stratton's Hospital (about 300 feet away); Dutch Corner School House (about 300 feet away); Simon Newman Building (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Newman.

Photographed by Joseph Alvarado, October 14, 2022

2. West Side Santitarium Marker

West Side Santitarium image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Joseph Alvarado, October 14, 2022

3. West Side Santitarium

Credits. This page was last revised on October 20, 2022. It was originally submitted on October 20, 2022, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California. This page has been viewed 550 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 20, 2022, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California.