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

Stockton Savings and Loan Society Bank

(Now Bank of Stockton)

— 1908 —

Stockton Savings and Loan Society Bank Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Syd Whittle, November 1, 2009

1. Stockton Savings and Loan Society Bank Marker

Inscription.
This classical Revival Style building was the first “skyscraper” in Stockton. It was designed by San Francisco Architects Myers & Ward. California’s oldest men’s club, The Yosemite, founded 1888, has always occupied the top floors. The building is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Stockton Historical Landmark No. 21
Designated by the Stockton City Council 1977

Erected 1977 by City of Stockton. (Marker Number 21.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the Stockton Historic Landmarks series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1888.

Location. 37° 57.201′ N, 121° 17.215′ W. Marker is in Stockton, California, in San Joaquin County. It is at the intersection of East Main Street and South San Joaquin Street on East Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 301 East Main 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: California Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Fox California Theatre (within shouting distance of this marker); Commercial and Savings Bank (within shouting distance

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of this marker); Tretheway Block - Argonaut Hotel (about 500 feet away); San Joaquin County Courthouse (about 700 feet away); Saint Mary’s Catholic Church (about 800 feet away); B & M Building (approx. 0.2 miles away); Medico-Dental Building (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Stockton.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Goddess of Justice (was about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line but has been permanently removed).

Also see . . .
1. The Bank of Stockton (Formerly the Stockton Savings and Loan Society). The Bank of Stockton website home page tells the history of the bank as well as displaying vintage photos of Stockton and this building. (Submitted on November 2, 2009.)

2. Bank of Stockton. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on November 3, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)

Stockton Savings and Loan Society Bank and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Syd Whittle, November 1, 2009

2. Stockton Savings and Loan Society Bank and Marker

Marker can be seen between the two windows.

Stockton Savings and Loan Society Bank image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Syd Whittle, November 1, 2009

3. Stockton Savings and Loan Society Bank

Photographed by Syd Whittle, November 1, 2009

4. Stockton Savings and Loan Society Bank

Credits. This page was last revised on November 3, 2021. It was originally submitted on November 2, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. This page has been viewed 1,572 times since then and 35 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on November 2, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.