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

Wong Mansion

1921

Photographed by Joseph Alvarado

1. Wong Mansion Marker

Inscription. When new, this home was considered one of the finest in Stockton. It was bult by Wong K. Gew, a partner in the Lincoln Hotel and owner of the Tong King Company and other Stockton gambling establishments. There are 15 rooms; the interior is finished in Honduras Mahogany, Yum Nan type marble and other fine materials. Construction cost about $60,000.

Stockton Historical Landmark No. 15
Designated by the Stockton City Council 1973

Erected 1973 by Stockton City Council. (Marker Number 15.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Asian Americans • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Stockton Historic Landmarks series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1921.

Location. 37° 56.332′ N, 121° 17.554′ W. Marker is in Stockton, California, in San Joaquin County. It is at the intersection of West Clay Street and South Van Buren Street, on the right when traveling west on West Clay Street. The plaque is mounted atop a metal pole in front of the mansion. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 345 West Clay Street, Stockton

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CA 95206, 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 one mile of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Moses Rogers Home (approx. 0.6 miles away); Santa Fe Depot (approx. 0.6 miles away); Ort J. Lofthus Crosstown Freeway (approx. ¾ mile away); Saint Mary’s Catholic Church (approx. 0.9 miles away); Sperry Flour Mill Office (approx. one mile away); Rose Barbershop (approx. one mile away); Fox California Theatre (approx. one mile away); California Building (approx. one mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Stockton.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Charles Weber and the Founding of Stockton (was approx. one mile away but has been permanently removed).

Also see . . . Wong K. Gew Mansion.

Wong Mansion and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Joseph Alvarado, May 7, 2023

2. Wong Mansion and Marker

Wikipedia

"When Wong built his home in 1921, anti-Asian laws required that he build his home south of Main Street."

(Submitted on July 3, 2023, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California.)

Wong Mansion image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Joseph Alvarado, May 7, 2023

3. Wong Mansion

Credits. This page was last revised on July 3, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 3, 2023, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California. This page has been viewed 787 times since then and 59 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 3, 2023, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California.