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The Lodi Armory: A Chronological History, Architecture, and Primary-Source Record, 1910–2026
The National Guard Armory at 333 N. Washington Street is Lodi's most architecturally and historically layered civic building. Built in 1936 under the Works Progress Administration, it is a board-formed reinforced-concrete structure in the Spanish Revival style — one of roughly ten state-owned California National Guard armories built in that era. It served as the home station of the artillery unit that became Alpha Battery, 1st Battalion, 143rd Field Artillery Regiment, for nearly ninety years, while simultaneously operating as the city's primary indoor public gathering space for recreation, concerts, dances, and community events.
Lights Out - History of Movie Theaters in Lodi, California
For over a century, movie theaters have been woven into the fabric of Lodi’s identity—from a humble storefront nickelodeon on School Street in 1908 to the gleaming Streamline Moderne marquee that lit up West Lodi Avenue for 76 years. In January 2026, wrecking equipment arrived at the Sunset Theatre, closing the final chapter on one of Lodi’s most beloved landmarks. This is the full story of how movies came to Lodi, how downtown lost its picture palaces, and why the Sunset’s demolition matters.
General Mills in Lodi
General Mills opened its Lodi plant in 1946, eventually employing 950 people and becoming a cornerstone of Lodi’s industrial employers. The plant was closed in 2015 due to excess capacity and supply chain efficiency as General Mills faced declining sales and profitability, forcing it to consider cost-cutting options — Project Catalyst…