Grandiose 1893 brick jail of Stockton was wrecked in 1961

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    Take a tour with Jeff as he shows you where and tells you about the grand 1890s Stockton Jail built by the no-nonsense Sheriff Thomas Cunningham in Stockton, Calif. The jail was torn down in 1961 and the violent criminals are now housed in a county jail located out of town.
    Jeff will also tell you about the time San Francisco newspaper reporter Pierre Salinger intentionally got arrested so that he could experience the jail first hand to report about deplorable conditions inside.
    He will also take you to where another brick jail was constructed in Stockton and also torn down.
    The fourth site to be shown is the old Hotel Stockton where John Wayne once stayed and where Broderick Crawford, John Ireland and Mercedes McCambridge filmed the 1946 movie, "All the King's Men."
    Lastly, he's visit the grave of Sheriff Cunningham in the Stockton Rural Cemetery.
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  • @positivityplace
    @positivityplace Рік тому +44

    I am from Modesto and remembered going to work in Stockton in 1984, I was young and did not travel alot so driving through Stockton made me feel like I was in LA...the downtown was full of people walking around and shopping, there was no homeless people that I saw during those times....I remembered eating at an A&W and I never ever tasted burgers like that anymore, I dreamed of those burgers in downtown Stockton. It was a nice looking downtown way back

    • @ronmexico6241
      @ronmexico6241 Рік тому +6

      That a w was next to the Ritz movie theater, I believe.

    • @fubarlife7776
      @fubarlife7776 Рік тому

      @@ronmexico6241 Also one off Waterloo and 99, I dated a girl who worked there.

  • @openoutlaw
    @openoutlaw Рік тому +40

    I lived in Stockton for 12 years and have worked in Stockton for the last 29yrs. 5 of those years i work for AMR Ambulance on a ALS rig. Stockton is worse today than I have ever seen it. You have every right to be nervous. I currently work for the BNSF Railway and our railroad runs right through the worst of Stockton. Great video. I had no idea that jail ever existed. Thank you.

    • @Riker-eq2yv
      @Riker-eq2yv Рік тому

      Stockton is just another city ruined by the progressive policies of the New Democratic Communist Party. The same thing has happened in my home state of New York.

    • @heathen637
      @heathen637 Рік тому +3

      Get out! You aren't wanted.

    • @austinligid9626
      @austinligid9626 Рік тому +8

      @@heathen637 Bit aggressive. For what reason? I've lived in Stockton for quite a while and I can also agree Stockton has gotten far worse. To name a few of the problems: homeless are everywhere, local businesses are constantly being shut down, and the roads aren't being maintained despite the increase of traffic. That isn't to say there hasn't been attempts at bettering the communities, but overall Stockton is a mess.

    • @DJBigMac209
      @DJBigMac209 Рік тому +4

      I have lived here all 41 years of my life and it has gotten worse by the year. My dad retired from BNSF around 2010 as as locomotive engineer after 30+ yrs of work and I can remember being a kid going with my dad to Mormon yard and wondering why is it located here. But Stockton can be a beautiful city to be in depending on what area and activities you get into.

    • @silvagerardo1
      @silvagerardo1 Рік тому +2

      Can confirm, worked at the mormon yard for a bit.

  • @kodiakbearson8815
    @kodiakbearson8815 Рік тому +25

    It is still an amazing thing, even to this day, when traveling through the oldest part of Stockton, there are still fading, painted advertisements for hotel rooms of hotels that no longer exist on building walls. I have seen whole - wall ads for products that have been long forgotten in the fog of time. It can be a melancholy journey to see these old symbols that speak of lives and products that were at one time vital and relevant. It is sobering to understand that one day, we will become those memories and shadows of the past, but ultimately time marches on mercilessly and without relent, rendering our photos faded and our memories distant and foggy as the past itself. Awesome vid Jeff. Stockton is a city with a colorful past if one only takes the time to learn about it.

    • @tikitavi7120
      @tikitavi7120 Рік тому +2

      Interesting comment.

    • @patrickhausenfleck9045
      @patrickhausenfleck9045 Рік тому +1

      Stockton(Aka..FAT CITY) was long ago ...well before WW2. The place many needed to go to pick up supplies for living....the Deep water channel plus Railroad made for Extensive supply delivery.

    • @bedtundy22
      @bedtundy22 Рік тому

      I live here, Stockton is garbage

  • @cameronmccreary4758
    @cameronmccreary4758 Рік тому +2

    My house that I lived in at 3755 Myrtle Ave, in Long Beach, CA survived the 1933 earthquake and currently has a state historic plaque on the front of the entrance.
    Smoking does plaque up the arteries. When you mentioned that that man was having trouble breathing, I immediately recognized as a heart attack in progress.
    I'm not a doctor and frankly I don't even play a doctor on television, but I have had heart valves replaced and I have quite a bit of knowledge on the heart. Thanks again Jeff for telling this story from Stockton and I appreciate your courage walking around the city. Danger, I remember the news of the woman a few years ago who was kidnapped by bank robbers only to be shot up with many bullets by the Stockton Police department as they cornered the car. Her name was Misty Holt-Singh. Two other women were able to roll out of the moving vehicle before it came to a stop.

  • @lifewithjosef
    @lifewithjosef Рік тому +5

    I'm in Stockton for the second time. The first time, we had 2 cars and a motorcycle stolen, this time they've tried to steal our car and my motorcycle. Crime was bad enough in the 90s, it's much worse now.
    We're here because my wife's out of state health care choice was unacceptable.
    We are in senior/assisted living, which helps a bit.
    It's a shame, Stockton should be the crown jewel of the San Joaquin valley.
    Sadly, Stockton isn't the only valley city with rampant crime.
    As always, love your content.

  • @Marthastewart209.
    @Marthastewart209. Рік тому +40

    That was interesting! I had a to do a report while at Delta College in my Anthropology class about a decade ago. Part of my research was looking at child graves in that cementary. It was sad, but I learned a lot and did well in the class. You visiting the old cementary reminds me of that report and the weekend I spent in the cementary.

    • @lachlanbird9688
      @lachlanbird9688 Рік тому +1

      My father and many friends are buried in the Rural cemetery .

  • @princetonking30
    @princetonking30 Рік тому +13

    There’s a couple of things that I need to tell you sir.
    1. I’ve been in Stockton for over 22 years and if you are into drugs and gangs, problems will find you. They won’t mess with you at all in this city
    2. You have taught me so much every since I started watching History Hunters. I pass that old jail house all the time not knowing it use to be a jail there.
    3. On market street by the Bob Hope theater, people J walk like crazy right there.
    4. Please keep doing what you’re doing. I look forward to all of your new episodes. God bless you sir. Hopefully I get to meet you one day and take a picture with you. I would be honored.

    • @jbenziggy
      @jbenziggy  Рік тому +6

      Hi! I would be honored to meet you some day and take that photo! If you ever see me please introduce yourself!
      Sorry if I came across as too critical of Stockton. Parts are very scary but then again so are parts of Bakersfield or Fresno or Los Angeles.
      I love that you are watching and learning from this channel! God bless you, brother!

    • @princetonking30
      @princetonking30 Рік тому +2

      It’s all good sir. Looking forward to meeting you one day.

    • @patrickhausenfleck9045
      @patrickhausenfleck9045 Рік тому +3

      Where did you originally hail from may I ask? I personally have been a resident here most of my 59 yrs.

    • @jbenziggy
      @jbenziggy  Рік тому +1

      @@patrickhausenfleck9045 originally from Oakdale and Modesto.

    • @patrickhausenfleck9045
      @patrickhausenfleck9045 Рік тому

      @@jbenziggy 😂😂😂my friend and I Escape at least a couple times a month to Modesto....more often during highschool sports season. We enjoy "Downy", "Modesto Christian" Football and Basketball programs.

  • @lisaburns2117
    @lisaburns2117 Рік тому +30

    I have so many fond memories of living in Stockton. It’s been 25 years since I’ve moved from there and it’s been sad to see conditions there deteriorate so much. Four of my children were born there and it was a good place to live. There is so much rich history in Stockton and I’m so glad you made this video and that you are safe!

    • @allend777
      @allend777 Рік тому +6

      I was born in Stockton at the Oak Park Hospital in 1961. We moved to Linden in 1966. Back then, there was not much money. But people didn’t go hungry because of all the agriculture. The San Joaquin valley peat dirt would grow anything if you had water in the summer. Hardly any rain that time of year. We moved to Phoenix, AZ. in 1971. I missed Stockton/Linden. I moved back to Stockton in 1983 and left in 1989. Stockton was sliding into the liberal abyss in 1989.

    • @lisaburns2117
      @lisaburns2117 Рік тому +2

      I really miss the food sold at roadside stands. Best ever.

    • @allend777
      @allend777 Рік тому +1

      @@lisaburns2117 Did you ever eat at the Bud E Burger near HWY 99 on Linden Rd Hwy26? Best burger ever!

    • @lisaburns2117
      @lisaburns2117 Рік тому +1

      I didn’t. Too bad.

    • @wesleyvierra6576
      @wesleyvierra6576 Рік тому +1

      i wouldnt go back there now i left two months ago and it was so dangerous you didnt go outside at night he had a right to be nervous where he was

  • @jerryfountain7921
    @jerryfountain7921 Рік тому +9

    Another wonderful look into the past, thanks Jeff. My mother-in-law still lives there in her 1900 Victorian home for the past 55 years. When we visit I rarely go unarmed...

  • @danemal7469
    @danemal7469 Рік тому +24

    The jail was known as Cunningham Castle. The two front heavy wooden doors were preserved and are in the basement of the Haggin museum at victory park in Stockton.

    • @jbenziggy
      @jbenziggy  Рік тому +5

      Great to know! I need to check out that museum! Thanks!

    • @dontneednoname2072
      @dontneednoname2072 Рік тому +1

      @@jbenziggy you should! remember to ask about the mummy! they get so butthurt about how much kids love that lame mummy lol

    • @justinchanhnoy9409
      @justinchanhnoy9409 Рік тому +2

      @@dontneednoname2072 the mummy wasn’t lame. Not many places can you go to see one. And it was very rare for a place like Stockton to have had one for so long. It was cool to see while it was here

  • @redwhiteblue7831
    @redwhiteblue7831 Рік тому +11

    Great video... The history in Stockton is washing away. Glad you made it out alive.

  • @arlenbell4376
    @arlenbell4376 Рік тому +34

    Just found your channel and love the images and historical content you bring to it

    • @kirkmacarthur8003
      @kirkmacarthur8003 Рік тому +4

      there are so many gems- I have been looking up all the videos; they're all very interesting

  • @Helekopa_Pailaka
    @Helekopa_Pailaka Рік тому +11

    I worked in Stockton, and lived nearby, from 1986 to 1997. It is like many large cities that have civic leadership problems, run down areas, and people with criminal intent. One had to learn the areas to avoid. Other parts of Stockton has beautiful residential and business areas but the negative aspects overshadow them with the bad statistics and
    reputation.

    • @themingler441
      @themingler441 Рік тому +3

      100% It's really sad seeing people read off some statistics and paint an entire 300,000 person city as evil and criminal. Stockton has some beautiful parts and great people

  • @inthegarden1
    @inthegarden1 Рік тому +20

    When I lived in the far East Bay I was called for jury duty in Stockton, What a horrible experience. All the parking lots were full very early and I was forced to park on the street in the midst of all kinds of homeless people. The walk to the courthouse was very uncomfortable and I had no idea what shape my car would be in when I returned to it or if it was still there. Fortunately, I was cut loose after three days. Never again, I promised myself.
    Now happily retired out of the state.

    • @inthegarden1
      @inthegarden1 Рік тому +3

      @@rayb.6537 I lived near the border of San Joaquin and Alameda counties.

    • @Billyboy4209
      @Billyboy4209 Рік тому +3

      I want to know what town you consider East bay, San Joaquin county isn’t in the East bay..

    • @inthegarden1
      @inthegarden1 Рік тому +1

      @@Billyboy4209 Mountain House is in San Joaquin county.

    • @Billyboy4209
      @Billyboy4209 Рік тому +2

      @@inthegarden1 lol that’s not east bay. Wrong side of the mountains.

    • @Billyboy4209
      @Billyboy4209 Рік тому +4

      That’s just a subdivision of Tracy… lol

  • @alancamper7796
    @alancamper7796 Рік тому +48

    I worked out of Stockton for many years and it does have a few beautiful buildings left. Unfortunately, the city is flooded with crime and homeless folks Other names for Stockton were Tuleburg and Mudville in the early days..

    • @TerpGeeks
      @TerpGeeks Рік тому

      Ahh another port city native

    • @horaciocastillo491
      @horaciocastillo491 Рік тому +5

      Stockton has very nice areas. Downtown is improving but what downtown isn’t dangerous? Go to any major city and you’ll see the same thing.

    • @danielfiore8865
      @danielfiore8865 Рік тому

      @@horaciocastillo491 you need to get out more

  • @joycemchristiansen6557
    @joycemchristiansen6557 Рік тому +11

    Another good one, Jeff. I'm especially happy when you dig up these old photos; not only of people, but buildings as well. It's good to see them still standing or to see them as they were. Thank you again.

    • @jbenziggy
      @jbenziggy  Рік тому +3

      I am always thankful when I can find pictures and lined them up with where they wants to add. This building is so awesome that it’s really sad to see that it was wiped off the face of the earth.

  • @lorihager8866
    @lorihager8866 Рік тому +5

    The jailhouse was absolutely stunning. So sad that it's gone. Love the history of anyplace in California. Well done!!!

    • @jbenziggy
      @jbenziggy  Рік тому +1

      I appreciate your kind words Lori! Thanks so much!

  • @arizonaalchemy7572
    @arizonaalchemy7572 Рік тому +3

    I Love the Beautiful old Architecture. Saddens me when they tear these down. Nice vlog as always, I enjoy your work.

    • @jbenziggy
      @jbenziggy  Рік тому +1

      Thank you very much for your comments. I to think the best architecture of our country was way back before the 1940s. Sadly a lot of it has been torn down.

  • @NavinField
    @NavinField Рік тому +4

    Thank You! As always very well researched, entertaining and with great graphics. I appreciate all the time you spend producing a very professional product…Always looking forward to the next episode of History Hunters! 😊

    • @jbenziggy
      @jbenziggy  Рік тому +1

      Much appreciated! Thank you, Navin!

  • @tillitrueheart971
    @tillitrueheart971 Рік тому +22

    Thank you, Jeff, for another well documented vlog. Love the way you mix in old footage. Gives a great perspective. I never miss you every Sunday and even enjoy going back over past vlogs you've done because they are timeless and interesting history. Thanks again!

    • @jbenziggy
      @jbenziggy  Рік тому +7

      Hi. I am blessed to know that you enjoy what we do so very much. We always try to make quality videos that teach people things that perhaps they didn’t know before.

  • @judithweldon7305
    @judithweldon7305 Рік тому +17

    Thank you for the historical perspective of our beloved Stockton. I am sorry so many choose to disparage our city with comments about crime. Your historical information could have been shared without the reference that one might "not get out of the city alive."

    • @jbenziggy
      @jbenziggy  Рік тому +4

      I didn't mean to offend. We are from Modesto and we are disparaged all the time for the crap that goes on here. I know what it means to have pride in your city and property and grieved by the worst parts of society that drag the community down. Having said that, a lot of outsiders (like me) are downright scared by a drive off of the crosstown freeway towards UOP. Other towns have the same negative connotation but a lot of Valley cities are becoming ghetto. You would not believe how UGLY the entrance to Modesto is if coming up Hwy. 99 from the south. It looks horrible with graffiti, wrecking yards, homeless camps and trashy trailer parks.Unfortunately the whole town is judged on that first impression. I am sick of the direction of California.
      Anyway, my last comment was sort of tongue and cheek. I did add that I knew I would get out alive.
      Don't give up on us. It's just that as a lifelong Californian, I am appalled at our state rating the highest in poverty. Our leaders are mostly to blame.

    • @wesleyvierra6576
      @wesleyvierra6576 Рік тому +1

      @@jbenziggy no need to apologize for saying the truth some of my friends never got out of the city alive and stockton deserves the rep it has. Many who say it isnt that bad barely leave the areas that are considered safe or go to places during certain times drop them at charter way of kelly drive and lets see how safe they feel or hell the mall after 8pm

    • @janserventi
      @janserventi Рік тому +1

      No kidding! I found his comments ridiculous. He was scared! I lived in Stockton 25yrs. Stockton just went through bankruptcy and is slowly rebuilding.

    • @janserventi
      @janserventi Рік тому +2

      @@wesleyvierra6576 Go to any City and stand on a street corner from 8pm on. That's not even a valid comparison.

    • @janserventi
      @janserventi Рік тому

      Any City has bad areas. Stockton has so much History, at its port and fruit ranches, fancy packing for world distribution. It all started in Stockton. I see no reason to run down any struggling area. SCARY!

  • @johnshaft5613
    @johnshaft5613 Рік тому +11

    Number 1!
    Great video Jeff! I am particularly fascinated with the criminal justice mechanisms of the old days. It really is too bad the the relics like the old Stockton jail are rarely preserved.

    • @johnshaft5613
      @johnshaft5613 Рік тому

      @@NoName-gz2kk LOL...honestly my first time.

  • @lainydepp
    @lainydepp Рік тому +2

    People out there who are not watching your channel are definitely missing out ❤

    • @jbenziggy
      @jbenziggy  Рік тому +1

      We would definitely agree with you, Lorraine. Thank you so very much.

  • @greggwatkinsjr.4308
    @greggwatkinsjr.4308 Рік тому +6

    I'm thankful God kept you safe while filming, the old jail sure look like a castle. 🙂

  • @dianemason4215
    @dianemason4215 Рік тому +19

    Do you recall on "The Big Valley", they would talk about going into Stockton on business or for shopping. What a shame that Stockton and so much of California has declined. I grew up in Los Angeles, moved back out there, but got out quickly.

    • @jbenziggy
      @jbenziggy  Рік тому +9

      Yes I used to watch the TV show back in the 1970s and we always thought it was interesting how Stockton was a western frontier town that didn’t resemble anything that we knew.

    • @sunnyday7843
      @sunnyday7843 Рік тому

      I remember that show !

  • @ark4147
    @ark4147 Рік тому +4

    Another awesome video. I'm in and out of Stockton all the time as I live close by in Manteca. I've never had an issue while visiting Stockton. Years ago, I was downtown Metal Detecting the old Hotel lot that was raised and where the new bus terminal was later built. I Found some interesting items. Stockton is definitely a town full of History! Great job, keep up the good work in your story telling, you're one of the best!

  • @greyghostjay
    @greyghostjay Рік тому +3

    It's unfortunate how you said how scary that part of town has become. How my birth state has changed, but thanks for the great uncovered history you provide.

  • @dano8203
    @dano8203 Рік тому +14

    My grandparents lived there and many aunts, uncles and cousins.I have had two cousins murdered there. I remember when Michael Jackson visited a elementary school there. I’ve been to the port and downtown areas many times. Aug 12th is coming up so Happy Early Birthday Jeff!

  • @daveforeman6931
    @daveforeman6931 Рік тому +4

    As always a great video, History Hunters. I shared this with a Facebook group named Stockton History. I'm sure other members will enjoy it and comment. I lived in Stockton in the mid-80s when crack cocaine about destroyed the town with all the violence it brought with it. I worked on Rough and Ready Island for a defense contractor and drove there weekdays always a bit scared as to getting hit by a stray bullet or being robbed in broad daylight along the way. The apartment building I lived in in north central Stockton is named Eden Square Apartments. It has a pretty interesting history to it- not enough for an episode of History Hunters unless you included a story about the Boggs family who built/owned it and Boggs Tract history. Thanks again for doing these videos.

    • @erinmac4750
      @erinmac4750 3 місяці тому

      As a transplant from the East Coast, I find Stockton's history fascinating. It would be an interesting segment to have him do some of the stories of these families that owned the different tracts. I'm not sure if these date from the Spanish land grants or after. But I am pretty sure that some of these families descendants are around and profiting from their landed families. ✌️😎

  • @rwuest72
    @rwuest72 Рік тому +4

    Thanks Jeff, for another great vlog! Stockton seems like such a wonderful town. It's sad that it has such a high crime rate. Hopefully that will change for the better soon. Keep up the great work, you are Awesome!!!

  • @TheTech660
    @TheTech660 Рік тому +2

    Glad to see my City being shown in this way. Thanks for this!

  • @danielgoss2467
    @danielgoss2467 Рік тому +1

    Always enjoy my SUnday mornings with coffee and a new History Hunters video...thanks again!

  • @bettycarlson9640
    @bettycarlson9640 Рік тому +3

    Another great story!! Thank. You

  • @philipcollins5440
    @philipcollins5440 Рік тому +3

    Another gr8 job 👍 I didn't know any of this history. Thanks 👍👍

  • @bradklaatu
    @bradklaatu Рік тому +2

    Great video. I grew up not too far from Tuttletown and didn't know it had a hotel. Learn something new every time another one of your videos is watched.

  • @GreeneEntertainment
    @GreeneEntertainment 5 місяців тому

    It’s always so sad to hear about a beautiful historic building gone. Thank you for sharing the story and then walk around Stockton.

  • @ahbenjamin2889
    @ahbenjamin2889 Рік тому +3

    As always , very informative and entertaining. Thank you for putting a " flashlight " on early history.
    It enriches our lives and gives us an opportunity to pay homage to those who were here before us.

  • @armyretired28
    @armyretired28 Рік тому +7

    I enjoy watching your channel every Sunday! Keep them coming! Sad to see California reduced to the kind of State it is today, I spent many months in California back in the 80's and 90's when in the Army, it was a great place to take in the National Parks like Kings Canyon, Yosemite and Sequoia.

  • @aprilschaeffer7093
    @aprilschaeffer7093 Рік тому +1

    Great video. I enjoyed it very much. Thank you for taking us with you. ❤️

  • @davidclark9150
    @davidclark9150 Рік тому +1

    Great job. We appreciate the time and effort you put into these episodes. The pictures and film clips add so much.
    Thanks Jeff and Sarah.

  • @marceyvogt2007
    @marceyvogt2007 Рік тому +3

    I really enjoy seeing the different towns that you take us too. I think it is so sad that many beautiful old buildings weren't saved. They have much more character than the newer ones. Thank you. ☮️💖🎶

  • @ralphpatrick3071
    @ralphpatrick3071 Рік тому +13

    That was a beautiful jail. Amazing that it had its own natural gas source, the reason it was probably built there. I like the cemetery follow ups. And yes, I wouldn’t go to Stockton if I had too! I cringe when I pass it on HWY’s 4 and 99..

  • @CC-te5zf
    @CC-te5zf Рік тому +2

    Happy Sunday! Coffee, History Hunters and the sun coming up-does it gets any better than this? Stay safe Jeff.

  • @joelhurley2678
    @joelhurley2678 Рік тому +1

    Great Episode! Thanks 😊! Have a great week Jeff.

  • @billyshields789
    @billyshields789 Рік тому +3

    Love what you guys do!

  • @sherriwhite7506
    @sherriwhite7506 Рік тому +3

    Thank you for doing these videos. I love history and have learned a lot from watching them.

  • @TheWestfaliaChronicles
    @TheWestfaliaChronicles Рік тому

    Thank you for just being so kind

  • @maggieeriksson9639
    @maggieeriksson9639 Рік тому +1

    Thanks, Jeff for another great story on California history!

  • @sftnslkyable
    @sftnslkyable Рік тому +4

    I've lived in Stockton the last 38 years and have seen huge growth and even bigger decay. Sadly as with a lot of cities we have a massive homeless and gang population which adds to the crime rate statistics 😪 Thank you for your video and glad you survived lol.

  • @johnnyquest3707
    @johnnyquest3707 Рік тому +17

    Sheriff Tom Cunningham was very much into forensics and had a huge collection of evidence and other crime stuff that was all tossed out, I think when that building was torn down probably. Long after Cunnunghams death his old engraved 1866 Winchester was found in an Auburn chicken coop. I think it’s in the possession of the current Stockton police dept.

  • @butterfly6181
    @butterfly6181 Рік тому +1

    Thank you Jeff for sharing Stocktons history with all of us. History comes with its negatives and positives and, including both the past and present.
    I grew up here but someday hope to move but, much like your Sarah, I’m not to thrilled with snow or in general being cold 🥶.
    I truly enjoy History Hunters and look forward to more to come. You and Sarah are entertaining and it’s a joy to watch your playful banter with each other.
    The crime here is something that needs to be addressed as throughout The State of California, it’s being realistic and not a put down .
    As far as the rude comments go, some people just need a reason to complain. Keep up the good work and I wish you much joy.

    • @jbenziggy
      @jbenziggy  Рік тому +1

      You have blessed us and made our day with your comments! Thank you for your encouragement! We like producing videos for the world to see and appreciate you watching!

  • @Glorfinniel
    @Glorfinniel Рік тому

    I always look forward to your uploads on Sunday!! 😊👍

  • @kirkmacarthur8003
    @kirkmacarthur8003 Рік тому +4

    Such great videos. As a member of the A.I.A. I am always interested in the architecture of a town. The original buildings had so much more character than most post WWII buildings we have seen built (including the Roman Catholic Diocese of Stockton building that today uses that site). Good news about the 1933 Long Beach Earthquake was it hit at almost 6:00pm so even though several schools fell down, it's likely most of them had no students in them.

  • @markpalmer6760
    @markpalmer6760 Рік тому +3

    That old jail house was a magnificent building. Poor Stockton it's so misunderstood, I've worked in that town years ago and always kept protection close by, you just never know. Enjoy your videos!

  • @mathewhephill8686
    @mathewhephill8686 Рік тому +2

    Thank you, great work. Love learning about stockton history.

  • @glennjudd2467
    @glennjudd2467 Рік тому +1

    Great video as always ! Never realized how dangerous it is ! All the times driving thru Stockton so many yrs ago ! It is so sad tearing down history & beautiful buildings ! I watch all your videos ! Always looking forward sunday morning !

  • @kirkmacarthur8003
    @kirkmacarthur8003 Рік тому +4

    Very interesting presentation! Stockton in recent decades has been a Mecca for high crime, but I bet Defunding the Police didn't make the town any safer.

    • @ronmexico6241
      @ronmexico6241 Рік тому

      When was the police defunded ? Is that just something trumpturds say everywhere they post?

    • @carolsaia7401
      @carolsaia7401 Рік тому +1

      Defunding racist police was the idea.

    • @kirkmacarthur8003
      @kirkmacarthur8003 Рік тому

      @@carolsaia7401 so they got rid of all police to make sure the racists would be fired? Someday you and I might need a police officer- stop defunding the police.

  • @johnharrisonschulz
    @johnharrisonschulz Рік тому +10

    I've lived in Stockton California since 2003, almost 20 years now. There's so much crime here I call this place Gotham, but there's no Batman to save us from all the corrupt leaders and citizens. One of my neighbors was murdered by a shot to the head about 2 or 3 weeks ago. He was just walking around the neighborhood getting fresh air. And we live in a nicer neighborhood. We have security that drives around to keep us "safe". Our cars have been broken into multiple times, our house has been broken into, we've had holes drilled into the gas tanks of our vehicles to steal our gas, porch pirates everywhere, shopping malls and big chain stores can't stay open as late as other cities locations because of the level of stealing that happens after dark is too much money lost. Geographically, it's one of the nicest areas you could live in Central California. We have the Delta waterways and lakes nearby for boating, It takes only 1.5 hours to drive to the ocean and about 1.5 hours to drive to the mountains. It takes about 10 years of your stuff getting stolen or you being threatened with your life to get acclimated and used to this lifestyle. You just always have to be watching your surroundings. Other cities are starting to drop their homeless off here in Stockton too, so now we have homeless sleeping everywhere where we did not have that 5 years ago. So now we have abandoned shopping carts all over our neighborhood, trash and burnt wood throughout the neighborhood, and the Delta waterways are being flooded with trash, feces, and urine from the homeless. It's not the homeless fault, it's how our government chooses to help them, so I have nothing against our homeless that are just trying to live their lives as well. One pro, is that we have a very diverse culture here, so there is some of the best food you can eat from all different cultures. You don't have to travel anywhere If you want to try different types of foods from other cultures or countries. Stockton has it all when it comes to authentic restaurants. Oh, And I believe Stockton holds the record for the largest city in America to file for bankruptcy.

    • @jbenziggy
      @jbenziggy  Рік тому +3

      Stockton can be unsafe in places but where I went seems very sketchy! The whole state is being victimized by failed leadership at the state level. If you let criminals get away with light sentences, they'll take their chances and steal you blind and maybe even shoot you if they have to. There are no serious consequences.

    • @michaelhill7500
      @michaelhill7500 Рік тому +2

      You make it sound way worse than it is, what neighborhood do you live in?

    • @petecampa
      @petecampa Рік тому +1

      @@jbenziggy you're lucky you didn't get held up and your belongings taken... just saying...

    • @johnharrisonschulz
      @johnharrisonschulz Рік тому +2

      @@michaelhill7500 , I am not exaggerating. And I'm not going to tell you what neighborhood I live in. I'll just say North Stockton which is a nicer area than some other parts of Stockton but it doesn't matter where you live in Stockton unless you live in Brookside. The gated Brookside neighborhood is untouchable because it is protected by gate guards and golf courses. I am a contractor so I travel to a lot of homes and businesses and I've seen some crazy stuff. One job I was at, I had to go in their basement to work. I get down in the basement and there must have been 20 plus humans sleeping on the dirt floor of the basement in the middle of the day. I had to step over their bodies just so I can do my work. I've had pregnant prostitutes high on a drug come up to my work truck while I was getting a tool out asking me if they want to have sex for $40. I can get worse than that but I don't want people throwing up while reading my experiences of living in Stockton.

    • @wesleyvierra6576
      @wesleyvierra6576 Рік тому +1

      @@johnharrisonschulz brookeside is just as dangerous and northside i suspect either spanos park off eight mile or the landing i lived off mariners drive and let me tell you the best day of my life was when i left that shithole a month ago i have family left over there and pretty much will never go back

  • @MsVintage61
    @MsVintage61 Рік тому +1

    as a (mostly) lifelong resident of Stockton and a lover of history, I very much enjoy your videos and look forward to them, I always learn something new. Thanks!

    • @jbenziggy
      @jbenziggy  Рік тому

      Thanks for watching! You weren't offended by my discussion of the murder and crime rate like some other folks were?

  • @debbiehorton9459
    @debbiehorton9459 Рік тому +2

    Once again very interesting. Thank you for keeping California history alive.

    • @jbenziggy
      @jbenziggy  Рік тому +1

      Our pleasure, Debbie! We truly appreciate the time you invest in watching our videos! Are you from California?

    • @debbiehorton9459
      @debbiehorton9459 Рік тому

      @@jbenziggy I’m in Ceres. Seen you at the Street Fair but couldn’t get to you fast enough to say hello

  • @leahreposa4599
    @leahreposa4599 Рік тому +3

    those buildings were beautiful! Kind of like the old county hospital in French Camp near the new jail, I wonder if they were built at the same time or designed by the same person?

  • @tombrown6628
    @tombrown6628 Рік тому +25

    Glad to see you got safely out of town. The place looks fairly serene despite it’s crime!

  • @janetbird8171
    @janetbird8171 Рік тому +1

    Excellent episode, thank you.

  • @gerrymaitland9799
    @gerrymaitland9799 Рік тому +1

    Another great history lesson. That was an interesting story. Thanks for taking us along. Glad you made it out safely...

  • @armadilllo
    @armadilllo Рік тому +9

    When jail was a place you tried to avoid. I worked in Stockton at least once a week in the 80's and 90's, kinda scary and I tried to avoid downtown. I believe that is where the AK47 became demonized and mass shootings were popularized because of Patrick Purdy shooting the school children, at least for me, that was the first school shooting I had heard of. I was working down there the day before just down the street.

    • @Candy-cc1bc
      @Candy-cc1bc Рік тому

      That was in 1989. At the time 4 students was the largest amount of student deaths during a school shooting(until Columbine). It’s so sad that the shootings haven’t stopped. That guy shot up the playground. Now it’s students killing other students.

    • @mobbinkorrectly
      @mobbinkorrectly Рік тому +2

      That was one the first ever school/ mass shootings in USA history.

    • @allies7184
      @allies7184 Рік тому

      @@mobbinkorrectly The school was Cleveland.

  • @bobblackwellpcs
    @bobblackwellpcs Рік тому +4

    Stockton has always seemed a little sketchy.

  • @christopherconwell7271
    @christopherconwell7271 Рік тому

    Awesome Video Again, As Always!

  • @shigella63
    @shigella63 Рік тому

    Another great video, thanks!

  • @7389ma
    @7389ma Рік тому +3

    The stocking Jail remind me of the prison from The Shawshank Redemption

  • @tdk4660
    @tdk4660 Рік тому +7

    We went to the asparagus festival in Stockton a couple times years ago. Being from Sacramento I knew of Stockton’s rep and was kinda nervous too. Ended up being a cool place and had fun. Most of the problems there are gang related I think.

    • @jbenziggy
      @jbenziggy  Рік тому +1

      Yeah, gangs, drugs and poverty all seem to go hand in hand. It's sad because it takes down good cities filled with good people.

  • @paulratto8638
    @paulratto8638 Рік тому

    Great , as always !

  • @lynettetruitt7534
    @lynettetruitt7534 Рік тому +1

    I always tune into your videos, love hearing about the history of these places & people & you tell it so well. Thank you very much. Keep up the good work. 😊

  • @bobby-io2rr
    @bobby-io2rr Рік тому +3

    I am glad you made it out
    I never have liked that city

  • @marcieconant5559
    @marcieconant5559 Рік тому +3

    Loved hearing about the history of the hotel. You called the actor from All The King's Men Roger Crawford. His name was Broderick Crawford. I hope you don't mind being corrected. Interesting history of the burial sites. Thank you for another quality video. 😁💕

    • @kirkmacarthur8003
      @kirkmacarthur8003 Рік тому

      no wonder I'd never heard of him! I thought he looked familiar

  • @elliottevanforever
    @elliottevanforever Рік тому

    Love your videos, very informative ! looking forward to more.

  • @jamesmorrison1884
    @jamesmorrison1884 Рік тому +2

    Hello Jeff Sarah great video thankyou. Have a good day.

  • @barbaragraham6886
    @barbaragraham6886 Рік тому +3

    It's sad to see so many beautiful old buildings torn down. I'm glad people are more aware of the historical significance of these grand old buildings (although they still might not always be saved). think about Old Sacramento and how close it came to being just a memory. Safe travels, Jeff!

  • @EssixMage
    @EssixMage 3 місяці тому +1

    Thank you for all the comments that you made about my hometown and I enjoyed your video.

    • @jbenziggy
      @jbenziggy  3 місяці тому

      Glad you enjoyed it!

  • @Liz-cmc313
    @Liz-cmc313 Рік тому +1

    Thanks for sharing.

  • @jeffbasalto5274
    @jeffbasalto5274 Рік тому

    Great History! Thank You.

  • @Sparose3
    @Sparose3 Рік тому

    Always look forward to your videos!💕

    • @jbenziggy
      @jbenziggy  Рік тому

      Wonderful for you to feel that way about our channel! Thank you very much!

  • @timothywaldburger4954
    @timothywaldburger4954 Рік тому

    Great job Jeff. I enjoyed the video. Thanks for the content.

  • @juleneedmond8582
    @juleneedmond8582 Рік тому

    Always love the variety of videos. Excellent. Thank you.

    • @jbenziggy
      @jbenziggy  Рік тому

      Glad you like them, Julene!

  • @wilsonpicket8505
    @wilsonpicket8505 Рік тому

    Thanks Jeff, great job as usual!

    • @jbenziggy
      @jbenziggy  Рік тому

      My pleasure, Wilson! Happy to hear that you liked this one!

  • @judyferrill7934
    @judyferrill7934 Рік тому

    Always look forward to your video's! So educational in a very captivating format.

  • @melissabeeson7271
    @melissabeeson7271 Рік тому +1

    Always love all your videos. Appreciate your hard work.

    • @jbenziggy
      @jbenziggy  Рік тому

      And we really appreciate your time watching, Melissa. Thank you so much.

  • @steveflaim2656
    @steveflaim2656 Рік тому +1

    I really enjoy the videos where you talk about the old buildings and their history.

  • @eskigunler62
    @eskigunler62 Рік тому

    great video guys thanks for share 👍♥️♥️

  • @ray7419
    @ray7419 Рік тому +1

    Great video!!! So sad that such a beautiful and historic building is gone.

  • @billyhensley7770
    @billyhensley7770 Рік тому

    another great video Jeff

  • @rikkifulford9136
    @rikkifulford9136 Рік тому +1

    Very interesting as always!

  • @valeriewheeler4458
    @valeriewheeler4458 Рік тому +2

    I always look forward to seeing Jeff on Sunday mornings. I've been a viewer for a long time and hope be watching a lot longer. Keep up the good work Jeff!

    • @jbenziggy
      @jbenziggy  Рік тому +2

      Thank you so very much, Valerie. We really do appreciate the time that you spent watching your videos and we are blessed knowing that you enjoy watching them.

  • @MrBsayres
    @MrBsayres Рік тому

    Love your videos!

  • @jackhenry5974
    @jackhenry5974 Рік тому

    Thankyou for another great video! I always look forward to your Sunday video!

    • @jbenziggy
      @jbenziggy  Рік тому +1

      We do appreciate your devotion to History Hunters! Thanks, Jack!

  • @redmccoy1010
    @redmccoy1010 Рік тому

    As usual, a great video. 👍

  • @jimeaton805
    @jimeaton805 Рік тому +1

    Thank You.

  • @aulii11
    @aulii11 Рік тому

    Another educational and entertaining episode - thanks!

  • @tbaker911
    @tbaker911 Рік тому +2

    Drat!!! a missed opportunity to be the first comment...Jeff, I appreciate the hard work that goes into making these videos.. lots of research time, filming, editing, travel, etc...Thanks for the hard work that you and Sarah put forth for the community. Keep on putting out the great content!

  • @GpaEric5931
    @GpaEric5931 Рік тому +2

    Excellent video. I particularly enjoy history that seems to be forgotten however, revive thanks to you. The name of your channel is very fitting. TY sir. Cheers y’all.

  • @genewhitlock8696
    @genewhitlock8696 Рік тому

    Thanks for the history. This was interesting.