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

Children's Home of Stockton

1912

Photographed by Joseph Alvarado

1. Children's Home of Stockton Marker

Inscription. This structure, inspired by Mission and Colonial styles, was the first permanent facility of the Children’s Home of Stockton, founded in 1882 by the Ladies Aid Society. Edgar B. Brown, architect for the Hotel Stockton, donated the design. Ground was broken October 17, 1911. Mayor Reibensten officiated when the cornerstone was laid on January 27, 1912. By October 1912, the first 23 children had moved into the new building.

Stockton Historic Landmark No. 47
Designated by Stockton City Council 1999

Erected 1999 by Stockton City Council. (Marker Number 47.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Charity & Public Work. In addition, it is included in the Stockton Historic Landmarks series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1912.

Location. 37° 57.589′ N, 121° 16.586′ W. Marker is in Stockton, California, in San Joaquin County. It is on North Pilgrim Street north of East Lindsay Street, on the right when traveling north. The plaque is mounted to the right of the front door. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 430 North Pilgrim Street, Stockton CA 95205, 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: Genova Bakery (approx. ¼ mile away); John Brown

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(approx. ¼ mile away); Temple Israel Cemetery (approx. 0.4 miles away); Home of Benjamin Holt (approx. half a mile away); Aspen Hall (approx. half a mile away); Doctor's Row (approx. 0.6 miles away); Magnolia Mansion (approx. 0.6 miles away); Doctors' Row Historic District (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Stockton.

Also see . . . Children’s Home of Stockton. Website homepage:

"The Children’s Home of Stockton (CHS) was established in 1882, originally created by a small group of ladies who formed the Ladies Aide Society of Stockton for the purpose of rendering charitable services to the City of Stockton. They recognized the need for a children’s shelter that provided services for dependent and neglected children and so they opened CHS as an orphanage."

(Submitted on April 25, 2023, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California.)

Photographed by Joseph Alvarado, April 21, 2023

2. Children's Home of Stockton & Marker

Plaque is to the right of the front door.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 17, 2025. It was originally submitted on April 25, 2023, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California. This page has been viewed 853 times since then and 159 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 25, 2023, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California.