Modesto in Stanislaus County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
The Modesto Arch
Erected 1912 - Restored and Re-dedicated October 2012
Photographed By Joseph Alvarado, May 3, 2022
1. The Modesto Arch Marker
Inscription.
The Modesto Arch was erected in 1912 by the Modesto Business Men's Association, the predecessor to the Modesto Chamber of Commerce. The arch was intended to be the centerpiece of Modesto's growing downtown. A contest was held to decide on the proposed design for the structure as well as the slogan which graces the arch. Final design was submitted by Modesto architect, Bernard Joseph. The slogan chosen was
"Water Wealth Contentment Health". , Over the years the arch was repainted different colors and the flags were removed. By 2012 it was badly in need of repair. The Modesto Chamber of Commerce, in collaboration with the City of Modesto, undertook the task of repairing and restoring the arch to its original glory. , The huge project was possible by the donations of time, materials, labor and money from many local individuals and organizations.
The Modesto Arch was erected in 1912 by the Modesto Business Men's Association, the predecessor to the Modesto Chamber of Commerce. The arch was intended to be the centerpiece of Modesto's growing downtown. A contest was held to decide on the proposed design for the structure as well as the slogan which graces the arch. Final design was submitted by Modesto architect, Bernard Joseph. The slogan chosen was
"Water Wealth Contentment Health"
Over the years the arch was repainted different colors and the flags were removed. By 2012 it was badly in need of repair. The Modesto Chamber of Commerce, in collaboration with the City of Modesto, undertook the task of repairing and restoring the arch to its original glory.
The huge project was possible by the donations of time, materials, labor and money from many local individuals and organizations.
Erected 2012.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Agriculture. In addition, it is included in the Native Sons/Daughters of the Golden West series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1912.
Location. 37° 38.325′ N, 121° 0.025′ W. Marker is in Modesto, California, in Stanislaus County. Marker is at the intersection of I Street and
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Ninth Street, on the right when traveling west on I Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Modesto CA 95354, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Dedicated March 9, 1912
As a gateway over U.S. 99 which traversed downtown (north to south) on 9th Street, I Street, 7th Street to the 7th Street Bridge.
Morada Parlor #199
Native Daughters of the Golden West
June 20, 1997
Photographed By Joseph Alvarado, May 3, 2022
4. The Modesto Arch
Photographed By Joseph Alvarado, May 3, 2022
5. Mural in the city parking lot across the street
Credits. This page was last revised on September 20, 2022. It was originally submitted on May 4, 2022, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California. This page has been viewed 256 times since then and 33 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on May 4, 2022, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.