Charles
M. Weber donated the land for the courthouse, although it was not
the location he favored. He preferred the site of the old Franklin
School (Washington, Center, Lafayette and Commerce Streets).
However,
the present location (Weber, San Joaquin, Main and Hunter Streets)
was more centrally located and the largest unbuilt area in the city.
Weber
agreed to donate the land, provided that a central plaza be included
in the plan. This was accomplished by filling in the slough on the
west side of the block, creating Hunter Square.
The first courthouse was constructed in 1853, and dedicated on April
17, 1854.
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