By Mike TeSelle — kcra.com

FAIRFIELD, Calif. — For a second straight day, workers lifted in crane baskets continued a restoration effort of the century old Fairfield Arch.

The landmark sign is coming down as part of a restoration effort led by fundraising from the Fairfield Lions club.

“The arch endured through repeated threats and turning points,” read a statement on the city of Fairfield’s website highlighting the restoration effort. “Now, near its 100th year, the arch needs another community chapter.”

Once all the pieces are removed, the YESCO sign company is set to repaint and add LED lighting and other specialized electrical components, according to the city.

The plan is to unveil the new look Fairfield Arch during the July 4 parade.

Erected in 1925, the sign faced a proposal to remove the arch, which sparked strong public opposition in 1961. That plan ended quickly, according to the statement.

The last time public support led to a sign renovation was in the 1980s.

This new effort is estimated to cost $100,000.

When erected in 1925, the sign cost was $1,000.

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