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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.
