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

Giovannoni Building

Photographed by Joseph Alvarado, January 6, 2023

1. Giovannoni Building Marker

Inscription. In 1913, Peter J. Giovannoni built a garage for Frank Patchett’s new Ford dealership, known as the Patchett-Hendy Co. When the Ford company moved to a larger location, it became Frank Nunes Garage. Also the location for City offices, police department and the post office, where post office box rentals were introduced.

Erected by Rotary Club of Newman.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the Rotary International series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1913.

Location. 37° 18.984′ N, 121° 1.376′ W. Marker is in Newman, California, in Stanislaus County. It is on Main Street north of Tulare Street, on the right when traveling north. The plaque is mounted near the door on the left. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1248 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: Corporal Ronil Singh (within shouting distance of this marker); Carnegie Library (within shouting distance of this marker); Corporal Tony "T.J." Gonzales (within shouting distance of this marker); Knights of Pythias (within shouting distance of this marker); West Side Theatre

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(about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); St. George Hotel (about 500 feet away); West Side Santitarium (about 500 feet away); The West Side Index (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Newman.

Also see . . . Rotary places another plaque on historic Newman building.

"These historic plaques have been purchased and installed by Rotarians Tim Bazar and Kern Hunewill with the history researched by Chair Carol Stephens."

(Submitted on January 12, 2023, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California.)

Additional keywords. Post Office

Photographed by Joseph Alvarado, January 6, 2023

2. Giovannoni Building Marker

Giovannoni Building image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Joseph Alvarado, January 6, 2023

3. Giovannoni Building

Credits. This page was last revised on January 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 12, 2023, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California. This page has been viewed 266 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 12, 2023, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California.