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

Doctors' Row Historic District

Photographed By Joseph Alvarado, April 21, 2023

1. Doctors' Row Historic District Marker

Inscription. Doctors’ Row housed physicians at California’s oldest public hospital for the mentally disadvantaged. The superintendent’s residence at E. Acacia was built in 1900. The Gothic Revival residences at 504, 520 and 560 E. Acacia were built circa 1870. The Tudor Revival home at 604 E. Acacia was added in 1929. The Stockton Development Center began in 1853 as the Insane Asylum of California on 100 acres donated in part by Charles W. Weber.

Designated by Stockton City Council May 13, 1985
City Planning Commission • Cultural Heritage Board

Erected 1985 by Stockton City Council.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Science & Medicine. A significant historical year for this entry is 1870.

Location. 37° 57.782′ N, 121° 17.178′ W. Marker is in Stockton, California, in San Joaquin County. It is in University Park. Marker is on East Acacia Street west of American Street, on the left when traveling west. The plaque is mounted atop a metal pole at the side walk. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 520 East 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); Doctor's Row (within shouting distance of this marker);

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Superintendent's Residence (within shouting distance of this marker); Circle of Palms (within shouting distance of this marker); Stockton Developmental Center (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Home of Benjamin Holt (approx. 0.2 miles away); University Park Water Tower (approx. 0.2 miles away); Magnolia Historic District (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Stockton.

Regarding Doctors' Row Historic District. The residences were constructed for the Insane Asylum of California. The area is now the home of the California State University Stanislaus, Stockton campus.

Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. Doctor's Row, Superintendent's Residence & Magnolia Mansion Markers

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 29, 2023, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California.)

Superintendent's Residence image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Joseph Alvarado, April 21, 2023

2. Superintendent's Residence

521 E. Acacia Street

Doctors' Row House image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Joseph Alvarado, April 21, 2023

3. Doctors' Row House

504 E. Acacia Street

Photographed By Joseph Alvarado, April 20, 2023

4. Doctors' Row House

520 Acacia Street

Photographed By Joseph Alvarado, April 20, 2023

5. Doctors' Row House

560 Acacia Street

Tudor Revival House on Doctors' Row image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Joseph Alvarado, April 21, 2023

6. Tudor Revival House on Doctors' Row

604 E. Acacia Street

Credits. This page was last revised on May 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 29, 2023, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California. This page has been viewed 115 times since then and 62 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 29, 2023, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California. 4, 5. submitted on April 28, 2023, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California. 6. submitted on April 29, 2023, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California.