Stockton in San Joaquin County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Wong Mansion
1921
Designated by the Stockton City Council 1973
Erected 1973 by Stockton City Council. (Marker Number 15.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Asian Americans • Industry & Commerce. 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. Marker 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 CA 95206, United States of America. Touch for directions.
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); Fox California Theatre (approx. one mile away); California Building (approx. one mile away); Head of Navigation (approx. one mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Stockton.
Also see . . . Wong K. Gew Mansion. 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.)
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 108 times since then and 41 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 3, 2023, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California.