Manteca’s $1.2M leap of faith and the direction of downtown Manteca’s future

Perspective

The IOOF Hall in the 100 block of West Yosemite Avenue the city is buying for $1.2 million has been a focal point for the community over the years. During World War II when it housed Turner Hardware on the bottom floor, the side of the wall where the veterans’ murals are today had a billboard with the names of the 965 area men and women that were part of the military.

IOOF WWII wall — The IOOF Hall in the 100 block of West Yosemite Avenue the city is buying for $1.2 million has been a focal point for the community over the years. During World War II when it housed Turner Hardware on the bottom floor, the side of the wall where the veterans’ murals are today had a billboard with the names of the 965 area men and women that were part of the military.

Joshua Cowell, by all published accounts, was proud of what he built kitty-corner from his home in 1913. It was the grandest building in Manteca of its day.

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