Stockton in San Joaquin County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Weber Primary School
Photographed By Syd Whittle, November 1, 2009
1. Weber Primary School Marker
Inscription.
Weber Primary School. . This school building was named after Capt. Charles M. Weber, founder of Stockton, who donated land for many early schools. Construction cost $12,888. May 12, 1873 was dedication day and classes have continued to date. The red brick architecture is representative of the type of building once prevalent throughout Stockton that inspired a long forgotten nickname “The Brick City.” This structure is the oldest brick building in the city retaining its original appearance.,
Stockton Historical Landmark No. 5 , Designated by the Stockton City Council 1971.
This school building was named after Capt. Charles M. Weber, founder of Stockton, who donated land for many early schools. Construction cost $12,888. May 12, 1873 was dedication day and classes have continued to date. The red brick architecture is representative of the type of building once prevalent throughout Stockton that inspired a long forgotten nickname “The Brick City.” This structure is the oldest brick building in the city retaining its original appearance.
Stockton Historical Landmark No. 5
Designated by the Stockton City Council 1971
Erected 1971 by City of Stockton. (Marker Number 5.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Landmarks • Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1873.
Location. 37° 57.622′ N, 121° 17.648′ W. Marker is in Stockton, California, in San Joaquin County. Marker is on West Flora Street near Commerce Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 55 West Flora Street, Stockton CA 95202, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on November 5, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. This page has been viewed 1,052 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on November 5, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.
