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

The West Side Index

Photographed by Joseph Alvarado, October 14, 2022

1. The West Side Index Marker

Inscription.
In 1896 Innis Sturgeon published the first issue of the paper from the Main Street location. Alvin Fleharty bought the paper in 1903. Fire destroyed the building in 1906 and years of records were lost. The business moved in 1929 to the present location. In 1988 Mattos Newspapers remodeled and enlarged the building.

Erected by Rotary Club of Newman.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Communications • Disasters • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Historic Sites in Journalism, and the Rotary International series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1896.

Location. 37° 18.878′ N, 121° 1.374′ W. Marker is in Newman, California, in Stanislaus County. It is on Fresno Street near Main Street, on the right when traveling west. The plaque is mounted to the left of the front door. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1021 Fresno 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: Dr. Stratton's Hospital (within shouting distance of this marker); West Side Santitarium (within shouting distance of this marker); IOOF Building (within shouting distance of this marker); West Side Theatre

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Dutch Corner School House (within shouting distance of this marker); St. George Hotel (within shouting distance of this marker); Armistead Building (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Knights of Pythias (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Newman.

Also see . . . The West Side Index and Gustine Press-Standard. West Side Connect website entry:

"The West Side Index, one of the most highly-regarded community newspapers in the state of California, was founded in 1890 by Innis Sturgeon, who went into the publishing business with partner T.C Duffy after the duo had failed in a previous enterprise as painting contractors. The Index was Newman's second newspaper, and it managed to survive despite tight financial constraints. At the time, Newman was also home to The Newman Tribune, a publication founded by Bert Eachus in 1888, the year Newman itself was established. The Tribune folded several years later, leaving the Index as the sole newspaper in the young city."

(Submitted on October 27, 2022, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California.)

Photographed by Joseph Alvarado, October 14, 2022

2. The West Side Index Marker

The West Side Index image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Joseph Alvarado, October 14, 2022

3. The West Side Index

Credits. This page was last revised on August 4, 2024. It was originally submitted on October 27, 2022, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California. This page has been viewed 450 times since then and 32 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 27, 2022, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California.