San Jose in Santa Clara County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Jackson Drugs

By Barry Swackhamer, January 30, 2012

1. Jackson Drugs Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

I have been at this corner most of my life being born in the midwife house across the street. Nothing has changed in the neighborhood, except the people. I’ve seen Tokunaga go, Hashimoto’s Drug store across the street become a golf shop, Tom and Mary’s closed, that was the coffee shop across the street. I’m the only one left.
Bill Furukawa

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Asian Americans.

Location. 37° 20.922′ N, 121° 53.687′ W. Marker is in San Jose, California, in Santa Clara County. Marker is at the intersection of Jackson Street and West 5th Street on Jackson Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 184 Jackson Street, San Jose CA 95112, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Tom & Mary’s Snack Shop & Dr. Watanabe’s Office (a few steps from this marker); Gran Oriente Filipino Masonic Lodge (within shouting distance of this marker); Mr. Peckham (within shouting distance of this marker); Nihonmachi (within shouting distance of this marker); Taihei Hotel (within shouting

By Barry Swackhamer, January 30, 2012

2. Jackson Drugs Marker

distance of this marker); Hori Midwife House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Dobashi Market (about 300 feet away); Tanizawa Grocery (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Jose.

Additional keywords. Japantown

Detain from the Jackson Drugs Marker image. Click for full size.

By Barry Swackhamer, January 30, 2012

3. Detain from the Jackson Drugs Marker

The Former Location of Jackson Drugs image. Click for full size.

By Barry Swackhamer, January 30, 2012

4. The Former Location of Jackson Drugs

The Hori Midwife House image. Click for full size.

By Barry Swackhamer

5. The Hori Midwife House

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on February 11, 2012, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 578 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on February 11, 2012, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. 5. submitted on February 4, 2012, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.

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