Pacific History 101 Multi-Cache

A short, introductory history of the University of the Pacific. Counting the entry and exit stops, there are 10 stages. At the final stage is a log only camo'd cache container.

(The difficulty rating is set at '3' due to the level of detailed effort that will be required to navigate from beginning to end.)

NOTE: The "plaque" referenced in the first step of this geocache is currently missing. The missing information is "1995".

Pacific History 101

A Geocache Designed by Canonshooters

Visitor Parking

Visitors to the campus between 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. must display a temporary parking permit on their vehicle. If parking in the reserved visitor's parking near the tower (which is near the starting point for this geocache) you must obtain a temporary parking permit from the Welcome Center in the Tower lobby. Alternatively, you may find parking in the neighborhood east of campus (across Pacific Ave).

Course Enrollment: Entry Gate and Introduction to the History of the University of the Pacific

Established as California Wesleyan College in Santa Clara, Pacific was California's first chartered institution of higher learning. It soon changed its name to University of the Pacific. In 1871, Pacific moved to San Jose and in 1896 it merged with Napa College. It was also known for a time as College of Pacific. In 1924 Pacific moved to Stockton, becoming the first private four-year university in the Central Valley. For more details of the history of the University of the Pacific, please see: www.pacific.edu/About-Pacific/History-and-Mission.html .

The purpose of this “course” is to highlight the buildings that comprised the university campus as it began its service in Stockton in 1925/26. The course will be composed of eight (8 ) “lessons”, each with a simple assignment. A “final exam” will be given at the end. So, put on your thinking caps and enjoy a short walk on the beautiful campus of the University of the Pacific.

Assignment 1: At the Entry Gate you will find a circular marker that records the year ABCD that Pacific was founded. Also locate a plaque that attributes the memorial as having been “Donated by Class of” EFGH. From this information build the coordinates for your first lesson as follows:
N 37° 58.7FG' W 121° 18.47(C-1)'

Lesson 1: Conservatory Building

One of the first buildings constructed at the new Stockton campus, the Conservatory building has housed the Conservatory of Music through the years. One description of the style of the building states “Gothic of a slightly earlier period, and is usually termed the vertical period, the design of the tower being the strongest expression of this style ... The panels used on the Conservatory of Music are all designed to express architecturally the use to which this building has been put...”. (Please observe the panels at the top of the building exterior walls.) A 1300-seat auditorium is the centerpiece of the building.

In 1987 the auditorium was refurbished and the building was renamed Faye Spanos Concert Hall in honor of the wife of Alex G. Spanos.

Assignment 2: Using the numbers acquired in the first assignment (ABCD EFGH) build the coordinates for the next lesson as:
N 37° 58.BC7' W 121° 18.54F'

Lesson 2: Weber Hall

Originally serving as the Science building, Weber Hall also housed the library (2^nd floor) for a short time. B

Assignment 3: On a plaque to the right of the entrance find the date Weber Hall was remodeled to house the School of Business. Interpret as ABCD-EF, then define the coordinates of the next lesson as:
N 37° 58.83A' W 121° 18.F7E'

Lesson 3: Knoles Hall

Ever and always the Adminstration Building, Knoles Hall was named after Tully C. Knoles, who served as College of the Pacific (COP) President and then as Chancellor. He provided the primary motivation for bringing the college to Stockton. Also, it was Tully Knoles, as a big football fan, who brought A. A. Stagg to Stockton and Pacific, giving Pacific athletics national fame.
For a short time Knoles Hall housed a sorority room on 3^rd floor. It has also provided classrooms through the years.

Assignment 4: A plaque located to the left of the main entrance provides the years Tully C. Knoles served as President (1919-ABCD) and as Chancellor (xxxx-EFGH). Use these data to define the coordinates of the next lesson as:
N 37° 58.77Y'   W 121° 18.6YG'

where Y = A - E.

Lesson 4: South-West Hall

Serving originally as the Women's Dormitory, Southwest Hall later (1958) became the men's dormitory and women students were moved to Grace Covell Hall. It continues to serve as a student dormitory.

Assignment 5: Using the building number ABCD (to the right of the entrance) form the coordinates of the next lesson as :
N 37° 58.80C' W 121° 18.6XY'

where  X = B + C  and Y = B - D .

Lesson 5: Baun Hall

Originally the Power House, which housed huge boilers that served to heat the entire campus, Baun Hall was later refurbished to serve as the Library when the campus converted to gas heating with furnace units in individual buildings (1938). In 1956, it was remodeled and renamed in honor of Ted F. Baun (Engr '27) to support the School of Engineering.

Lesson 6: Anderson Hall (two photos)

Serving originally as the Dining and Social Hall, this building was renamed Anderson Hall in 1929 after Mr. & Mrs. W.C. Anderson, who were local farmers and active members of the Methodist Church. A north wing was added to the building in 1939, with funds from Mrs. Anderson. It originally supported the Anderson Y, but later (1987) became the President's Office. In 1984 the south portion of Anderson Hall was adopted by the School of Engineering.

Assignment 7: Above the entrance steps (south side) into the Presidents' Room in Anderson Hall locate a panel that commemorates the years from the time Pacific was established in San Jose to the time it moved to Stockton. The format is 'AB-'CD. Use this information to form the coordinates of the next lesson as:
N 37° 58.86C' W 121° 18.6D0'

Lesson 7: Hand Hall

Originally the Men's Dormitory, its use as dormitory ceased when the new Quad dormitories were built in 1962-63. Since that time, Hand Hall has been occupied by a variety of programs over the years, including the Speech Department, Deptartment of Communication Arts, KUOP radio, Computer Science Department, and the Department of Financial Aid. In 1983 it was rededicated as “Hand Hall” in honor of Clifford J. Hand. Clifford Hand was (see plaque to the right of the entrance) ".. Professor of English, Dean of the College of the Pacific, Academic Vice President and Acting President of the University" over the many years of his service.

Assignment 8: From the building number ABCD, form the coordinates of the next lesson as:
N 37° 58.92B' W ° 18.D42'

Lesson 8: President's Home

President Knoles and his wife moved into this new home in 1924. Construction costs were "not to exceed $25K." The building continues to serve as the President's Home and is the home of current President, Dr. Pamela A. Eibeck, and her family.

Please remember that this is a private residence. Be sensitive to the interests of the current residents and respect their privacy. Once you have made note of the building number it is recommended that you move across the street before taking time to derive the next coordinate set.

Final Exam Location: Locate the building number ABC of the President's Home (to the right of the entrance) and use it to form the coordinates of the final stop, where you can take the final exam (i.e., sign the log). Let X=A+B+C, and form the final coordinate set as:

N 37° 58.80X' W 121° 18.4BX'

Final Exam: Locate the cache and sign log.

Congratulations on completing Pacific History 101!

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