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By Syd Whittle, April 10, 2011 | |
| | | 1. Redwood City Arch Marker | | An early photo of the archway spanning El Camino Real is displayed on the marker. | | |
Inscription. Redwood City
Climate Best by Government Test
This archway sign and slogan is based on the design of two earlier archway signs that once spanned the El Camino Real, designating the northern and southern entryways into Redwood City. A smaller scale replica of the original sign is located on Broadway near Spring Street.
In 1925, a slogan contest was held to promote Redwood City. Wilbur H. Doxsee submitted the winning entry: “By Government Test, Our Climate is Best” which was revised and shortened to:
“Climate Best by Government Test.”
The origin of the “test” is uncertain. The most popular theory is that in 1912 German consular agents (commissioned by the Kaiser Wilhelm Institute) traveled throughout the world to gather meteorological data. Their studies concluded that the “ideal climate” was found in three regions of the world: in the Canary Islands, at a point on the Mediterranean coast of Africa, and within a 20 mile radius surrounding Redwood City.
Erected by Historic Resources Advisory Committee, City of Redwood City.
Location. 37° 29.176′ N, 122° 13.956′ W. Marker is in Redwood City, California, in San Mateo County. Marker is on Broadway east of California Street, on the right when traveling east. Click for map. Marker and archway are located at Arguello Plaza at the CalTrain railroad tracks. Marker is in this post office area: Redwood City CA 94063, United States of America. | | | | 
By Syd Whittle, April 10, 2011 | |
| | | 2. Redwood City Arch and Marker | | The marker is mounted on the left pillar supporting the arch. | | |
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Soledad O. de Arguello (a few steps from this marker); California Square (approx. 0.2 miles away); Old San Mateo County Courthouse (approx. 0.2 miles away); "Old" San Mateo County Courthouse (approx. 0.2 miles away); a different marker also named California Square (approx. 0.2 miles away); Fox Theater (approx. 0.2 miles away); New Sequoia/Fox Theatre (approx. 0.2 miles away); Lathrop House (approx. 0.2 miles away). Click for a list of all markers in Redwood City.
Credits. This page originally submitted on April 11, 2011, by Syd Whittle of El Dorado Hills, California. This page has been viewed 317 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 11, 2011, by Syd Whittle of El Dorado Hills, California. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
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