Historical Marker
The First A&W Root Beer
Historical marker location:
13 West Pine Street, Lodi, California
( Marker is on West Pine Street near Sacramento Street, on the right when traveling west.)
Marker installed: 2001
During World War II, California was home to several important military installations, including Naval Station Pearl Harbor and the Los Alamos National Laboratory. The state's aircraft manufacturing industry also played a crucial role in the war effort.