The arch was originally located in the Masonic building located at 10068 Donner Pass Road in the hub of downtown Truckee on Commercial Row.  In 1993, however, a propane leak caused an explosion which destroyed the Masonic building.  The arch was the only thing remaining from the building and it was moved to the Old Jail Museum Memorial Garden in 2007.  For details about the arch's dedication, please visit this link.