Brocton Arch
Brocton Arch is a steel gateway structure built in 1913 and located where Main Street intersects with Lake and Highland Avenues. The double-span design was engineered by the Phoenix Bridge Company and Farnham Machine and Foundry Company to serve as a welcoming entrance to the village.
The arch was constructed in 1913 as a welcome symbol celebrating the town's growth and community pride. Between 2012 and 2013, the structure underwent a major cleaning and restoration to preserve its integrity for future visitors and residents.
The arch serves as a community gateway and symbol of local pride for residents, marking where the village begins. Its presence shapes how people experience entering Brocton and connects them to their shared history.
The arch sits at a highly visible intersection on Main Street where multiple roads converge, making it easy to locate when arriving in the village. Access is open and unrestricted, allowing visitors to approach from any direction and stop to view or photograph it at any time.
Brocton Arch is one of the few remaining four-way street arches still standing east of the Mississippi River, making it a rare example. The bright green paint and the village name sign mounted on top were added later, reflecting how the community shaped and personalized the structure over time.
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