Redwood City in San Mateo County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Redwood City Arch
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:
Erected by Historic Resources Advisory Committee, City of Redwood City.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Arts, Letters, Music • Science & Medicine. A significant historical year for this entry is 1925.
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. Marker and archway are located at Arguello Plaza at the CalTrain railroad tracks. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Redwood City CA 94063, United States of America. Touch for directions.
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); Lathrop House (approx. 0.2 miles away); a different marker also named "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); Lathrop-Connor-Mansfield House (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Redwood City.
Credits. This page was last revised on August 18, 2020. It was originally submitted on April 11, 2011, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. This page has been viewed 1,120 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 11, 2011, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.