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

St. Clair Corner

Photographed by Joseph Alvarado, October 14, 2022

1. St. Clair Corner Marker

Inscription. Built in the early 1900’s by Charles St. Clair for a hardware store. In 1931 he replaced the wooden structure with a brick building and a chalk rock house in back to store flammables. August 17, 1951 Ernie Prien bought the building and relocated Pioneer Drug Store from the Armistead Building.

Erected by Rotary Club of Newman.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Rotary International series list.

Location. 37° 18.809′ N, 121° 1.326′ W. Marker is in Newman, California, in Stanislaus County. It is on Main Street near Merced Street, on the right when traveling south. The plaque is mounted to the left of the front door. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1017 Merced 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: Old Rose Garage (within shouting distance of this marker); Armistead Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Dutch Corner School House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); IOOF Building (about 400 feet away); The West Side Index (about

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500 feet away); Dr. Stratton's Hospital (about 500 feet away); Simon Newman Building (about 600 feet away); West Side Santitarium (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Newman.

Photographed by Joseph Alvarado, October 14, 2022

2. St. Clair Corner Marker

St. Clair Corner image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Joseph Alvarado, October 14, 2022

3. St. Clair Corner

Credits. This page was last revised on October 25, 2022. It was originally submitted on October 25, 2022, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California. This page has been viewed 256 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 25, 2022, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California.