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Lodi California - Grapes and Wine - The stuff of history

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Real Estate Agent with The Nines Team at Keller Williams in Lodi BRE# 01390564

The Nines Team in Lodi

 

Hey … it was nice outside today …. Sorta!  Nice enough anyway to take a drive … look at sites and ponder about this place called Lodi, California.  One of the “ponderings” was prompted by the street wall mural on the corner of Walnut and Schools Streets. 

The Nines Team in Lodi

If you’ve followed any of my Lodi writings, you might have guessed by now that vineyards and wine are a major portion of the community’s economy and culture.  This mural depicts the early years of the industry … and the “working conditions” that surrounded those working in packing plants.  Please notice the sign … “no talking …”  Boy, have we come a long way … in both the working environment … and the WINE!

The sign and parking lanes on the street … is a side note … to give you an idea of the size of the mural.  There are a bunch of these murals in town … I’ve talked about some and other still remain to be discovered.

 

Comments (10)

Keith Vermilyea
Boise Homes Realty brokered by Found It LLC - Boise, ID

I'm a little jealous Jack right now Jack, you get warm weather AND wine!

Jan 19, 2011 04:00 PM
Christina ONeal
At Home Real Estate Group - Ripon, CA
Realtor - Ripon California

Love all the local artwork (murals)...how cool.  As per the "no talking" thing, I lived in a house for a while where you were to be seen & not heard, that's what that saying brings me back to.

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Jan 19, 2011 04:29 PM
Adrian Willanger
206 909-7536 AdrianWillanger-broker.com - Seattle, WA
Profit from my two decades of experience

Jack~what nice local flavor, great mural really puts a nice historial spin into art! Love the Lodi fruit.

Best

Jan 20, 2011 03:12 PM
Jack Mossman - The Nines Team at Keller Williams in Lodi
The Nines Team at Keller Williams in Lodi - Lodi, CA
The Nines Team in Lodi

Keith ... enough wine and it's always warm! (LOL) This a great place to live or work!

Jan 20, 2011 04:02 PM
Jack Mossman - The Nines Team at Keller Williams in Lodi
The Nines Team at Keller Williams in Lodi - Lodi, CA
The Nines Team in Lodi

Christina ... it's hard for me to imagine you just being seen ... and not heard! 

Jan 20, 2011 04:03 PM
Jack Mossman - The Nines Team at Keller Williams in Lodi
The Nines Team at Keller Williams in Lodi - Lodi, CA
The Nines Team in Lodi

Richard ... let us know if you come for a visit ... be like to double as "tour guides" for colleagues!

Jan 20, 2011 04:04 PM
Jack Mossman - The Nines Team at Keller Williams in Lodi
The Nines Team at Keller Williams in Lodi - Lodi, CA
The Nines Team in Lodi

Adrian - Folks seem to like these murals ... and they are well maintained and cared for ...

Jan 20, 2011 04:05 PM
Steve Ewing - Keller Williams Realty
Keller Williams - Stockton, CA

Jack - Lodi seems to be someones pallet and what they have done gives interest to the community.  You just never know where you will come upon one of these murals.  Thanks for the blog. 

Jan 21, 2011 08:18 AM
Jack Mossman - The Nines Team at Keller Williams in Lodi
The Nines Team at Keller Williams in Lodi - Lodi, CA
The Nines Team in Lodi

Steve ... I've noticed that some of what looks like "advertising" on the backs of the School Street buildings are actually depictions of other businesses in bygone days!  Fascinating!

Jan 21, 2011 12:51 PM