The founders acquired 1,800 acres from Stockton business leader Benjamin Holt and formed a corporation called Lincoln Properties, Inc.
Lincoln Center opened with 25,000 square feet of space that housed 12 neighborhood stores, including Black’s Market, Village Barber Shop, Iona Hepper’s Village Gifts, Gingham Gal Fountain, and more.
Harry and Katie Campbell opened Campbell’s as a small children’s clothing store, which later grew to a 25,000sq ft department store offering apparel for men, women, teens, and more!
Ad Art sign company was contracted to construct and erect the 18-foot rotating “L” and place it atop a 97-foot tower discovered in Turlock, believed to be a used Central California oil derrick.
Gaines Market replaces Black’s Market, one of the original 12 stores opened in 1951.
Dok Shoons (now DADs Dogs) and Village Flair (now Flair Boutique) opened.
Lincoln Center unveiled the Astro-Slide, a 153-foot-long, 36-foot-high curved wooden slide built on pilings. Reputedly the first of its kind in the nation, riders used sacks to slide down. For a time, it was a defining landmark of Lincoln Village.
Don Quick Market replaces Gaines Market.
Dutch Pride Dairy began operating at Lincoln Center, offering neighborhood staples like milk, eggs, and other dairy products.
Lincoln Center Celebrates 25 Years!
Podesto’s Market opens with the hope of building something new and different, inspired by specialty stores in Sacramento that sold gourmet and hard-to-find items.
Gary J Long Jewelers opened.
FINA opened.
Trader Joe’s, Bud’s Seafood Grille, Starbucks & Noah’s Bagels opened.
First Lincoln Center LIVE!
Lincoln Center celebrates 50 years!
Great Spectacles moved to Lincoln Center.
Lincoln Center was voted #1 shopping center in the first Best of San Joaquin and has continued to hold this spot each year.
The center shifted from roughly 80% retail to include more food, salons, and personalized gyms.
Amenities like the kids’ playground, free Wi‑Fi, comfortable seating, and shaded gathering areas were added.
New Big L.
Nightly snowfall on the Brickwalk began, which has continued to be a favorite holiday tradition.
Sephora, Mancini’s Sleepworld, Fire Wings, Sheryl Giles Bridal Couture, La Mesa, POMP Suites, and Ramen 101 open.
Crumbl, Heirloom Kitchen, and Limitless Axes & Ales open.
Lincoln Center celebrates 75 years!