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

Ort J. Lofthus Crosstown Freeway

Photographed By Michael Herrick, April 25, 2017

1. Ort J. Lofthus Crosstown Freeway Marker

Inscription. Ort J. Lofthus
Crosstown Freeway This outstanding civic leader rejected the prospect that Stockton would settle for a ”freeway to nowhere.” He organized the FOCUS (Finish Our Crosstown-Unite Stockton) committee and motivated our state government to complete this vital link between I-5 and US 99. More than any other individual he worked persistently to make it a “Freeway To Somewhere.” Dedicated March 16, 1987

Erected 1987.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Roads & Vehicles. A significant historical date for this entry is March 16, 1987.

Location. 37° 56.985′ N, 121° 17.41′ W. Marker is in Stockton, California, in San Joaquin County. Marker is at the intersection of W. Lafayette Street and S. Center Street, on the left when traveling east on W. Lafayette Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Stockton CA 95203, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Saint Mary’s Catholic Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); Fox California Theatre (approx. ¼ mile away); San Joaquin County Courthouse (approx. ¼ mile away); California Building (approx. ¼ mile away); Head of Navigation (approx. 0.3 miles away); Sperry Flour Mill Office

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(approx. 0.3 miles away); Stockton Savings and Loan Society Bank (approx. 0.3 miles away); The Compass Rose (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Stockton.

Photographed By Michael Herrick, April 25, 2017

2. Ort J. Lofthus Crosstown Freeway Marker

Photographed By Michael Herrick, April 25, 2017

3. Ort J. Lofthus Crosstown Freeway Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on April 29, 2017. It was originally submitted on April 29, 2017, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 1,473 times since then and 71 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 29, 2017, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.