The Lodi Historical Society is a nonprofit organization based in Lodi, California, founded in 1988. Our mission is to preserve, protect, and promote the history and heritage of Lodi, California and the surrounding area.
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Lodians of the past had many “curative” sodas and drinks to choose from. What did they originally contain and were they dangerous? Join Doctor R. Snick in an interesting journey of fascinating drinks that had claims of cures and health in Lodi and the San Joaquin Valley.
Thanks to the hard work and dedication of the Lodi community, the old City Hall and Firehouse is finding its strength again. Watching the future Lodi History Museum take shape has been an exciting journey, especially as the transformation becomes more visible!
It is with great sadness that we begin to say goodbye to the Sunset Theater. This week, demolition began on our long-beloved, long-abandoned landmark.
Designed by San Francisco architect Albert Larsen & built in 1950, Sunset Theater debuted with a screening of John Wayne’s “Sands of Iwo Jima”. The opening of the theater was an exciting affair, featuring an amphibious tractor on display to promote the film with over 2,000 attendees and a performance from the Lodi Union High School Band. Until then, there were no theaters outside of Downtown Lodi and the Sunset was a big deal!
