Lodi Arch
Also known as: Mission Arch
Why it's listed
Spanning Pine Street beside the former Southern Pacific depot in downtown Lodi, this Mission Revival ceremonial arch was built in 1907 for the town's first Tokay and Wine Festival. Local decorator E.B. Brown designed it with an iron frame, cement and masonry, finished in stucco. It measures about 80 by 10 by 42 feet and has broad undecorated walls, low-pitched red-tiled porches, side piers with lamps, and niches holding three mission bells. Governor James Gillett was named in the record as dedicating it during the festival, which merchants organized to promote commerce and Lodi's main crop, grapes. A California Golden Bear statue and a "Lodi" sign were added in 1908, the bear was preserved in 1938, and the arch was fully restored in 1956. Its integrity remains high, and it is regarded as one of the few Mission Revival ceremonial arches left in California. It has served as a symbol of civic pride and a focal point of the town center.
Significance in brief: The nomination argues the arch is significant architecturally as one of the few remaining Mission Revival ceremonial arches in California. It is also tied to Lodi's commercial and agricultural development, especially grape growing. It has kept its architectural integrity, with only the bear statue and "Lodi" sign added in 1908.
Machine-generated summary. This summary was generated by a language model from the official nomination document and has not been reviewed line by line by an editor. It may contain errors. Check the source document before relying on any detail. Source: nomination document (PDF) · National Archives catalog entry. NRHP reference 80000848, listed September 17, 1980. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence medium).
Key facts
| Address | Pine St., Lodi |
|---|---|
| County | San Joaquin County |
| Listed | September 17, 1980 |
| Reference number | 80000848 |
| Resource type | Structure |
| Period of significance | 1900- |
| Architect / builder | E.B. Brown |
| Architectural style | Mission Revival |
| Areas of significance | Commerce, Agriculture, Architecture |
| Level of significance | State |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Described as repainted and in excellent condition; restored in 1956, with the bear statue preserved in 1938. Listed as owned by the City of Lodi. |
| Acreage | 0.1 |
| Coordinates | 38.13410, -121.27176 (NPS GIS) |
What listing means for this property
National Register listing is honorary: it recognises significance and does not restrict what a private owner may do without federal money or permits. It unlocks the 20% federal rehabilitation tax credit for income-producing buildings, state credits in many states, and Section 106 review when federal agencies are involved. See what listing means in practice.
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Sources and further reading
- National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places database (snapshot May 2026), reference 80000848.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q6666406
- This listing as JSON
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