The Stockton Developmental Center was established in 1853 as the Insane Asylum of California, the first of several state asylums. Stockton’s founder, Charles M. Weber, donated half of the 100 acre site. It was one of the first facilities of its kind . . . — — Map (db m146475) HM
On N. Madison Street at W. Willow Street, on the right when traveling south on N. Madison Street.
Jewish Community Center
1926
Stockton’s “Architect Laureate” Glen Allen designed this culturally important edifice. Built by Louis S. Peletz, it served the Stockton Jewish community and Temple Israel until 1964 when purchased by the . . . — — Map (db m103028) HM
On West Oak Street at Center Street, on the right when traveling east on West Oak Street.
The Classic Revival Style building by local Architects Glenn Allen, Ivan C. Satterlee and W. J. Wright features sculptured panels over the seven front entrances. A California marble floor and an art glass skylight, in the center of the flat dome. . . . — — Map (db m24002) HM
On East Main Street at South San Joaquin Street on East Main Street.
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 . . . — — Map (db m23983) HM
On N. Center Street at W. Fremont Street, on the right when traveling south on N. Center Street.
WW I
Gulf War
1990 to 1995
Dedicated To
All Veterans
By Veterans
Luneta VFW Post 52
WW II
Dedicated To
The Veterans
Of America
Juky 5, 1981
Karl Ross Post 16
American Legion
Korea . . . — — Map (db m103033) WM
On East Oak Street, on the right when traveling east.
This monument represents in a small way our appreciation of the contributions to freedom which brave men are called upon to make.
In recognition of their sacrifice, we reaffirm our community to the goals and ideals which they sought.
In . . . — — Map (db m23999) HM
On W. Fremont Street at N. Center Street, on the right when traveling east on W. Fremont Street.
With Eternal Gratitude
This Beautiful Sequoia Tree
Is Dedicated to Honor
All The Women of Stockton
And San Joaquin County Who
Have So Admirably Served In
The Armed Forces of The
United States of America
June, 1996
Stockton Women . . . — — Map (db m103084) WM
On East Acacia Street, on the left when traveling west.
This hallowed ground was donated by Captain Charles M. Weber in 1851 for use as a cemetery by the Jewish community of Stockton. It is the oldest Jewish cemetery in continuous use in California and west of the Rocky Mountains.
California . . . — — Map (db m15960) HM
Stockton was built on land granted by the Mexican government on January 13, 1842, to German-born Charles M. Weber and his business partner and Mexican citizen, William Gulnac. Weber later became sole owner of the land, permanently settling here two . . . — — Map (db m24233) HM
Sister city affiliations between the United States and other nations began shortly after World War II, and developed into a national initiative when President Dwight D. Eisenhower proposed the “people-to-people” program at a White House . . . — — Map (db m24224) HM
Ruel C. Gridley
Born Jan. 23, 1829
Died Nov. 24, 1870
Erected by Rawlins Post No. 23 Grand Army of the Republic and the Citizens of Stockton Sept. 19, 1887 in gratitude for services rendered Union Soldiers during the War of the . . . — — Map (db m15974) WM
Near East Magnolia Street west of North Grant Street.
This Water Tower was built circa 1930, is 129 feet tall and 23 feet wide!
Initially the tower was used for water storage to pressurize the water system for 53 buildings and landscaping of the 102 acre site.
This water system was operated . . . — — Map (db m221236) HM
Americans heal, not by forgetting, but by remembering.
It is with this in mind that we dedicate this Memorial
City of Stockton
September 11, 2007 — — Map (db m15969) WM
On Center Street at Miner Street when traveling south on Center Street.
Site of a two-story adobe and redwood home built by Charles M. Weber, founder and pioneer developer of Stockton. One of the first elaborate residences and landscaped garden in the San Joaquin Valley. Completed in 1850, it remained Captain Weber’s . . . — — Map (db m200800) HM
On Center Street at Miner Street when traveling south on Center Street.
The residence of Captain Charles M. Weber, who founded Stockton in 1849, was located 450 feet west of this monument. The tower was often used by Weber to watch riverboats navigating the San Joaquin River and Stockton Channel. In 1917 the house was . . . — — Map (db m200799) HM
On West Flora Street near Commerce Street, on the right when traveling west.
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 . . . — — Map (db m24100) HM
A multisport star and hometown hero from Stockton’s Edison High School, Willard Harrell established himself in just three seasons as one of the greatest all-purpose runners in Pacific football history. As a junior in 1973, he led the nation in . . . — — Map (db m202498) HM
On West Clay Street at South Van Buren Street, on the right when traveling west on West Clay Street.
When new, this home was considered one of the finest in Stockton. It was bult by Wong K. Gew, a partner in the Lincoln Hotel and owner of the Tong King Company and other Stockton gambling establishments. There are 15 rooms; the interior is finished . . . — — Map (db m227503) HM
MEMORIAL
Dedicated to all men and women
of Stockton, many of whom paid
the ultimate sacrifice, who
served their country overseas
and on the home front during
World War II, December 1941
through September 1945. May
their devotion to duty and . . . — — Map (db m15973) HM
On East Weber Avenue west of North San Joaquin Street, on the right when traveling west.
This building portrays a flamboyancy unique to the valley. Romanesque and Moorish influence is suggested in this unusual interpretation of the Queen Anne style. The façade is embellished with cast zinc floral patterns and sandstone. The structure . . . — — Map (db m220881) HM
Near Stadium Drive east of Rudkin Way, on the left when traveling east.
Approximately 10 yards north of this spot was the finish line when Don Bowden, a University of California at Berkeley trackman, became the first American citizen to run an under-four-minute mile in the history of track and field. The historic race . . . — — Map (db m221974) HM
Near Baxter Way north of Stadium Drive, on the left when traveling north.
Established in 1963 during the Presidency of Robert E. Burns, Elbert Covell College was the second of three residential Oxford-type cluster colleges created by the University of the Pacific during the 1960’s. The college owes its name to the . . . — — Map (db m221972) HM
Near Stadium Drive east of Rudkin Way, on the left when traveling east.
Established in 1962 during the Presidency of Robert E. Burns, Raymond College was the first of three residential Oxford-type cluster colleges created by UOP during the 1960’s. Raymond offered an innovative interdisciplinary liberal arts curriculum . . . — — Map (db m221973) HM
On Chapel Lane west of Pacific Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
Marker One:
Dr. Edward Bannister • Reverend Isaac Owen • Bishop William Taylor
Methodist Pioneer Founders
of
the University of the Pacific
California’s First Chartered Institution
Of Higher Education
1851
Marker Two: . . . — — Map (db m221747) HM
On East Magnolia Street west of North Aurora Street, on the right when traveling west.
Aspen Hall was built in 1931 and is a representation of Tudor Revival Gothic Style architecture.
Listed as item #053 in Historical Buildings of the Stockton Center, the building has intricate glass window panels and carved wooden doors.
Aspen . . . — — Map (db m221477) HM
On East Acacia Street west of American Street, on the right when traveling west.
Though not native to the state, California’s eighteenth century Franciscan Missionaries were the first to plant palms ornamentally. They were often planted near important buildings.
California Indians used the palms as a natural resource; eating . . . — — Map (db m221733) HM
On Acacia Street west of American Street, on the left when traveling west.
Constructed in 1870, the three Doctors residences are of Gothic Revival influence and located on their original site on Acacia Street.
The fourth residence, a Queen Anne cottage style home, was built in 1888 and now resides on “Doctor’s Row”. . . . — — Map (db m221480) HM
On East Acacia Street west of American Street, on the left when traveling west.
Doctors’ Row housed physicians at California’s oldest public hospital for the mentally disadvantaged. The superintendent’s residence at E. Acacia was built in 1900. The Gothic Revival residences at 504, 520 and 560 E. Acacia were built circa 1870. . . . — — Map (db m221611) HM
On East Acacia Street west of American Street, on the right when traveling west.
The Magnolia Mansion was built in 1900 for the Stockton State Hospital for a cost of $5,800. The Magnolia Mansion has served as the residence for numerous superintendents and their families. It was partially restored by Grupe Commercial Company in . . . — — Map (db m221743) HM
On East Acacia Street west of American Street, on the right when traveling west.
Built for the Stockton State Hospital at a cost of $5,800. This 16 room home is an excellent example of a Southern Mansion. The state hospital was established in 1853 as the first publicly supported facility for the mentally ill in the West. . . . — — Map (db m221741) HM
On Seventh Street at West G Street, on the left when traveling north on Seventh Street.
Originally built as a two storey saloon / sporting
house in 1879 by Frank Gallegos, reputed former member
of Joaquin Murrieta's band. The inn has continued as a
saloon to this day.
The inn suffered a major fire in 1937 and was . . . — — Map (db m156497) HM
On 11th Street (California Route 205) east of Corral Hollow Road, on the right when traveling west.
THIS FIRE STATION DEDICATED MARCH 22, 2005 TO BOTH FATHER AND SON INSTRUMENTAL TO THE HISTORY OF THE TRACY FIRE DEPARTMENT.
Tom Eagan born July 8, 1878 joined the Tracy Fire Department in 1910 the year Tracy was first incorporated. Tom joined the . . . — — Map (db m214466) HM
On Grant Line Road (County Route J4) at Parker Avenue, on the right when traveling west on Grant Line Road.
THIS FIRE STATION DEDICATED JANUARY 27, 2007 TO FIRE CHIEF DAN WATROUS WHO WAS INSTRUMENTAL IN SHAPING THE HISTORY OF THE TRACY FIRE DEPARTMENT
Dan Watrous grew up in Tracy graduating from Tracy High School in 1954. In 1958, he became a . . . — — Map (db m214458) HM
On 11th Street (California Route 205) near North McArthur Drive, on the right when traveling east.
In the 1800's the United States was experiencing its industrial revolution. Inventors were running rampant. The new horseless carriage was the rage. America soon realized that the horse and buggy were a thing of the past. Bicyclists, having trouble . . . — — Map (db m214456) HM
On 11th Street (California Route 205) east of Cable Road, on the right when traveling west.
In the 1800's the United States was experiencing its industrial revolution. Inventors were running rampant. The new horseless carriage was the rage. America soon realized that the horse and buggy were a thing of the past. Bicyclists, having trouble . . . — — Map (db m230997) HM
Near Corral Hollow Road, 8 miles west of Interstate 580.
In a town named for industrialist Andrew Carnegie, John and James Treadwell owned and operated the Carnegie Brick and Pottery Company from 1902 to 1912. Using clay mined at Tesla, four miles to the west of Carnegie, the factory produced over . . . — — Map (db m25220) HM
On Kasson Road, 0.4 miles south of Durham Ferry Road, on the left when traveling south.
This river town was established in 1849. Pioneers and
freight wagons following post roads to the southern
mines crossed the river nearby at Durham's Ferry. As a
terminal for riverboats, the town played an important
part in development of west . . . — — Map (db m146456) HM
On 10th Street near East Street when traveling east.
Clockwise from the front door:
City of Tracy, Home of Dry Bean Festival • Named After Ohio Grain Merchant Lathrop J. Tracy • Tracy to Sacramento, 60 Miles • SP Railroad Headquarters Moved to Tracy 1894 • Bank of Tracy Est. in 1909 • Tracy . . . — — Map (db m211370) HM
On 9th Street near North School Street, on the left when traveling east.
Middle Section:
Dedicated to all men and women from the Tracy community who served their country in time of war
An in memory of those who made the supreme sacrifice
Left Section:
Those who made the supreme . . . — — Map (db m211369) WM
On North Central Avenue at 9th Avenue, on the left when traveling north on North Central Avenue.
In Honor
* Richard Norton Coupe.
* Thomas Shields De Haven.
* Lewis A. Griffith.
* James McDermott.
* Wm. V. Schleiger.
Made the supreme sacrifice.
Adair. E M. ·
Adams. J.W. ·
Alviso, A.I. ·
Anderson, H. ·
Baatz, F. · . . . — — Map (db m156560) WM
On Waterloo Road (State Highway 88), on the right when traveling west.
On Nov. 9, 1861, near here, six local landholders tried to evict John Balkwill, a "squatter" from land claimed by Alymer Drullard. As Balkwill had fortified his cabin, a cannon was "borrowed" at night from Stockton, loaded with with scrap iron and . . . — — Map (db m193550) HM
Built through subscription by the residents of Woodbridge and dedicated as Woodbridge Seminary in 1879 by the United Brethren Church, this was the site of San Joaquin Valley College from 1882 to 1897. It was then used as Woods Grammar School until . . . — — Map (db m15990) HM
In late 1849 instead of wintering in Salt Lake, many argonauts, in their haste to reach the gold fields, took the Spanish Trail on to California. One large group, following a faulty map of a supposed short cut, left the trail in southern Utah and . . . — — Map (db m220297) HM
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