Lodi in San Joaquin County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Lodi Mission Arch

1907 - 1956

Photographed by Douglass Halvorsen, March 30, 2014

1. Lodi Mission Arch Marker

Inscription. Built 1907 during the first Tokay Carnival by the public spirited people of Lodi. Rebuilt 1956 during the term of Mayor Willard J Robinson through the efforts of Tokay Arch Committee headed by Albert Nies, chairman. and Eunice Looser, secretary Treasurer and dedicated as a permanent monument to Pioneers.

Erected by Tokay Arch Committee.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Arts, Letters, Music. A significant historical year for this entry is 1907.

Location. 38° 8.051′ N, 121° 16.326′ W. Marker is in Lodi, California, in San Joaquin County. It is at the intersection of W Pine St and S Sacramento St, on the left when traveling east on W Pine St. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Lodi CA 95240, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the San Joaquin Valley

and specifically in the Central Valley.

It is also on the American Pacific Coast.

Globally, it is in North America,

on the Ring of Fire,

in the Pacific Rim,

in the Western Hemisphere,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain

and also Mexico’s Alta California.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Old Lodi (Mokelumne Station) (a few steps from this marker); Lodi Arch (a few steps from this marker); The First A&W Root Beer (within shouting distance of this marker); Lodi Opera House (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Hotel Lodi (about 500 feet away); City Hall, Fire House and Jail (approx. 0.2 miles away); Hale Park (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Valley Review (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lodi.

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Photographed by Douglass Halvorsen, March 30, 2014

2. Lodi Mission Arch

Photographed by Douglass Halvorsen, March 30, 2014

3. Lodi Mission Arch Marker

Photographed by Douglass Halvorsen, March 30, 2014

4. Lodi Mission Arch Marker

<i>Parade through Mission Arch</i> image. Click for full size.

Postcard image courtesy of California State Library, circa 1908

5. Parade through Mission Arch

Although CSL provides no date for this photograph, it likely dates to 1907-08, based on the lack of the arch-topping bear and "Lodi" signage.

Credits. This page was last revised on August 18, 2020. It was originally submitted on January 19, 2018, by Douglass Halvorsen of Klamath Falls, Oregon. This page has been viewed 609 times since then and 47 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on January 19, 2018, by Douglass Halvorsen of Klamath Falls, Oregon. 5. submitted on January 23, 2018. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.