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. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Notable Buildings. 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. Marker 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.

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 of this marker); Tretheway Block - Argonaut Hotel (about 500 feet away, measured

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in a direct line); 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.

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 1,230 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on November 2, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.