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. 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 and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Landmarks • Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the Stockton Historic Landmarks series list. 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. It 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,

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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: Edward B. Conde Home (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Stockton Memorial Civic Auditorium (approx. 0.2 miles away); Stockton Vietnam War Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); Dr. Cross House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Stockton Veterans Monument (approx. 0.2 miles away); Remember Pearl Harbor (approx. ¼ mile away); Stockton Women Veterans Tree (approx. ¼ mile away); José Maria Morelos y Pavón (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Stockton.

Photographed by Syd Whittle, November 1, 2009

2. Weber Primary School Marker

There is a twin marker on reverse side.

Weber Primary School image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Syd Whittle, November 1, 2009

3. Weber Primary School

Photographed by Syd Whittle, November 1, 2009

4. Weber Primary School

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 1,565 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on November 5, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.