Naval Supply Annex Stockton, Paint Shop, Northwest corner of Davis Avenue & Ellsberg Drive, Stockton, San Joaquin County, CA

Significance: Building 816 is a contributing element of the Naval Supply Annex Stockton Historic District. The historic district was determined eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places under criteria A and C, for its role in supplying the fleet during World War II and as an important example of new warehouse design developed during World War II. Specifically, Naval Supply Annex Stockton was the first Navy supply depot to be built entirely to accommodate palletized cargo. Building 816 was built as part of the public works section of the annex, serving as part of the paint shops for of the annex.

Survey number: HABS CA-2682-R

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1933 - 1970

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