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Current Information

Hutchins Street Square now plays host to a wide variety of musical groups, theatre events, city commissions, wedding receptions, business conferences, youth activities, and senior care. Visit any of the links for more information.

Mission Statement

Hutchins Street Square, working collaboratively, is dedicated to providing programs & services that enhance the health and well being, social vitality and cultural vibrancy of our community.

Vision Statement

We are a model of community-wide collaboration and participation. Our resources ensure unlimited opportunities for all to share.

Milestones

1913 Lodi Union High School built. Graduated classes 1913 through 1977.
1923 Auditorium built to seat 1,180 people.
1974 School burned - arson.
1979 Site acquired from school district for $475,000. Community leaders form Old Lodi Union High Site Foundation board with a pledge to build a community center.
1980 First corporate donation - $50,000 from General Mills, Inc.
1982 Three-acre park construction completed.
1984 Erased total site purchase debt in December, 1984, with fund raiser "The Last Night in the Girl's Gym".
1986 Fine Arts Complex construction completed.
1989 Senior Complex construction completed.
1990 Senior Complex landscaping and irrigation completed.
1991 Senior Patio construction completed.
1992 Trellis replacement.
1993 Design development of auditorium and site completed.
1994 Kirst Hall patio construction completed.
1995 Brick plaza dedicated.
1996 $10 million loan for Performing Arts and Conference Center secured from the City of Lodi.
1998 Performing Arts and Conference Center dedicated.
2002 Rotunda chandelier installed.