‘Stockton’ was bought for $60 worth of groceries & white horse by key player in the California Gold Rush - Manteca Bulletin

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‘Stockton’ was bought for $60 worth of groceries & white horse by key player in the California Gold Rush

BARGAIN OF THE CENTURY

Library of Congress Charles Weber built his home in 1850. Today, the Weber Point Event Center stands on land his home once did in what is now downtown Stockton.

weber house — Library of Congress Charles Weber built his home in 1850. Today, the Weber Point Event Center stands on land his home once did in what is now downtown Stockton.

The biggest real estate deal in the history of San Joaquin County was completed for $60 worth of groceries and a white horse.

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