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

Dr. Cross House

1890

Photographed by Joseph Alvarado, November 12, 2023

1. Dr. Cross House Marker

Inscription. Built in the Queen Anne Style with its polygonal bays and corbelled chimney, this house became both an office and residence of Dr. Lester Emmett Cross. This physician, considered dean of the local medical profession, was affectionately called “Dr. Stork” for it was said a child could not be “well born” unless it was delivered by Dr. Cross.

Stockton Historic Landmark No. 40
Designated by Stockton City Council 1985

Erected 1985 by Stockton City Council. (Marker Number 40.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Science & Medicine. In addition, it is included in the Stockton Historic Landmarks series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1890.

Location. 37° 57.719′ N, 121° 17.799′ W. Marker is in Stockton, California, in San Joaquin County. It is in the Magnolia Historic District. It is at the intersection of Acacia Street and North Madison Street, on the right when traveling west on Acacia Street. The plaque is mounted to a metal pole at the sidewalk in front of the residence. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 207 Acacia 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 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Weber Primary School (approx. 0.2 miles away); Stockton Jewish Community Center (approx. ¼ mile away); Philomathean Clubhouse (approx. 0.3 miles away); Stockton Memorial Civic Auditorium (approx. 0.3 miles away); Stockton Veterans Monument (approx. 0.3 miles away); Stockton Vietnam War Memorial (approx. 0.4 miles away); Magnolia Historic District (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Stockton.

Dr. Cross House and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Joseph Alvarado, November 12, 2023

2. Dr. Cross House and Marker

Dr. Cross House image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Joseph Alvarado, November 12, 2023

3. Dr. Cross House

Photographed by Joseph Alvarado, November 12, 2023

4. Dr. Cross House

Credits. This page was last revised on July 7, 2024. It was originally submitted on July 7, 2024, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California. This page has been viewed 427 times since then and 41 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on July 7, 2024, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California.