The Plaza, formerly known as Grizzly Plaza, was built in 1984, in the town of Arnold, California, a small mountain community nestled near Calaveras Big Trees State Park. It's a gathering place and the site of some of the town's central businesses and services. Arnold's history is closely tied to the area's natural beauty, particularly its giant sequoia trees, and the town's development reflects its role as a hub for visitors to the park.

Arnold, California, located in Calaveras County, is named after Bob and Bernice Arnold, who established the Ebbetts Pass Inn in 1927, serving travelers and visitors to the nearby Calaveras Big Trees State Park. The town's history is also intertwined with the The Blagen lumber mill, established in White Pines in 1939, which played a significant role in the town's growth for many decades.

Bob and Bernice Arnold opened the Ebbetts Pass Inn in 1927.

The Blagen lumber mill, built in White Pines in 1939.