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

Fox California Theatre

1930

Photographed by Joseph Alvarado, April 21, 2023

1. Fox California Theatre Marker

Inscription. Built on the Old T & D Theatre site, the ornate Mission Revival Fox California with its unique tower and vaudeville marquee reigned as Stockton’s premier movie palace. The Baroque interior boasts of magnificent columns, exquisite chandeliers and extensive ornamentation. The theatre presented both movie and stage productions. The Fox is listed in the National Register of Historic Places.

Stockton Historic Landmark No. 43
Designated by Stockton City Council 1986

Erected 1986 by Stockton City Council. (Marker Number 43.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Entertainment. In addition, it is included in the Stockton Historic Landmarks series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1930.

Location. 37° 57.18′ N, 121° 17.257′ W. Marker is in Stockton, California, in San Joaquin County. It is on East Main Street west of South San Joaquin Street, on the left when traveling west. The plaque is mounted to the right of the box office. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 242 East Main Street, Stockton CA 95202, 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: California Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Stockton Savings and Loan Society Bank

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Tretheway Block - Argonaut Hotel (about 500 feet away); Commercial and Savings Bank (about 500 feet away); San Joaquin County Courthouse (about 500 feet away); Saint Mary’s Catholic Church (about 700 feet away); B & M Building (about 800 feet away); The Compass Rose (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Stockton.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Goddess of Justice (was about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line but has been permanently removed).

Also see . . . Friends of the Fox.

"The theater has a two-story Rotunda with a circular mezzanine, a theater with mezzanine seating and a capacity for 2500 people, a 90 by 30 feet (27.4 m × 9.1 m) stage that is 70 feet (21 m) high, and a lower level with choir rooms, band rooms, offices, and dressing rooms.

The theater opened on October 14, 1930, showing Spencer Tracy in Up the River. Approximately 20,000 people attended the opening celebration."

(Submitted on April 24, 2023, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California.)

Photographed by Joseph Alvarado, April 21, 2023

2. Fox California Theatre Marker

Fox California Theatre image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Joseph Alvarado, April 21, 2023

3. Fox California Theatre

Credits. This page was last revised on April 24, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 24, 2023, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California. This page has been viewed 224 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 24, 2023, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California.