University Park in Stockton in San Joaquin County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Doctor's Row
The fourth residence, a Queen Anne cottage style home, was built in 1888 and now resides on “Doctor’s Row”.
Originally located on Grant Street, due to the development of Pittman Elementary School, it was necessary to move the historic home. In, it was cut in three sections and reassembled at its current location. It has been preserved as a historical building.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Science & Medicine. A significant historical year for this entry is 1870.
Location. 37° 57.786′ N, 121° 17.151′ W. Marker is in Stockton, California, in San Joaquin County. It is in University Park. Marker is on Acacia Street west of American Street, on the left when traveling west. The resin marker is mounted to a metal post at the side walk. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 548 Acacia Street, Stockton CA 95202, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Magnolia Mansion (within shouting distance of this marker); Doctors' Row Historic District (within shouting distance of this marker); Superintendent's Residence (within shouting distance of this marker); Circle of Palms (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Stockton Developmental Center (about 500 feet away); Home of Benjamin Holt (approx. 0.2 miles away); University Park Water Tower (approx. 0.2 miles away); Aspen Hall (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Stockton.
Regarding Doctor's Row. The houses were constructed for the Insane Asylum of California. Today the campus is part of the California State University Stanislaus, Stockton campus.
Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. Doctors' Row Historic District Marker
Also see . . . Stockton State Hospital. Asylum Projects
"Constructed as the Insane Asylum of California at Stockton in 1853, the complex was situated on 100 acres of land donated by Captain Weber."(Submitted on April 28, 2023, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California.)
Credits. This page was last revised on April 29, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 28, 2023, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California. This page has been viewed 88 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on April 28, 2023, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California.