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

Magnolia Mansion

Photographed by Joseph Alvarado, April 21, 2023

1. Magnolia Mansion Marker

Inscription. The Magnolia Mansion was built in 1900 for the Stockton State Hospital for a cost of $5,800. The Magnolia Mansion has served as the residence for numerous superintendents and their families. It was partially restored by Grupe Commercial Company in 2004.

This 16 room home is an excellent example of a Georgian Neoclassical Revival Beaux Arts architecture.

The State Hospital was established in 1853 as the first publicly supported facility for the mentally ill in the west.

At full operation in 1956, the 102 acre facility had 53 buildings, over 1,000 employees serving over 4,800 patients.

In the future, Magnolia Mansion will be restored as a glorious facility to hold special events.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Science & Medicine. A significant historical year for this entry is 1900.

Location. 37° 57.796′ N, 121° 17.165′ W. Marker is in Stockton, California, in San Joaquin County. It is in University Park. It is on East Acacia Street west of American Street, on the right when traveling west. The metal marker is mounted to a metal post at the sidewalk. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 521 East Acacia 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: Doctor's Row (within shouting distance of this marker); Doctors' Row Historic District (within

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shouting distance of this marker); Superintendent's Residence (within shouting distance of this marker); Circle of Palms (within shouting distance of this marker); Stockton Developmental Center (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); University Park Water Tower (approx. 0.2 miles away); Home of Benjamin Holt (approx. 0.2 miles away); Aspen Hall (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Stockton.

Regarding Magnolia Mansion. The former grounds of the Stockton State Hospital are now the California State University Stanislaus, Stockton campus.

Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. Superintendent's Residence & Doctors' Row Historic District

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 May 1, 2023, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California.)

Photographed by Joseph Alvarado, April 21, 2023

2. Magnolia Mansion & Marker

Magnolia Mansion image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Joseph Alvarado, April 21, 2023

3. Magnolia Mansion

Photographed by Joseph Alvarado, April 21, 2023

4. Magnolia Mansion

Credits. This page was last revised on May 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 1, 2023, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California. This page has been viewed 2,342 times since then and 189 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on May 1, 2023, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California.