Lodi Arch, ceremonial arch in Lodi, California, US
The Lodi Arch is a Mission Revival ceremonial arch built by architect E. B. Brown in 1907. It carries a California Golden Bear and a "Lodi" sign added the following year, and stands as a downtown focal point.
The arch was built in 1907 for the first Tokay Carnival, serving as a symbol of the city's wine celebration. It gained recognition on the National Register of Historic Places in September 1980.
The arch serves as a gathering spot during the annual Lodi Grape Festival, bringing together people from different generations through local celebrations.
The arch is located at a main intersection in downtown and is easily accessible on foot. The best views for photographs can be found from the street, as the structure is open and accessible to everyone.
The golden bear on top was turned to face north in 1956, the same year the arch was restored after its condition became a safety hazard. The bear itself has been restored twice, in the 1940s and again in 2001.
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