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Modesto Images of America Arcadia Publishing by Carl P. Baggese; The McHenry Museum is a book available to read on EtoBox.

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Settled in 1870 by the Central Pacific Railroad, Modesto is located in Californias agriculturally rich Central Valley. The new town was to be named after the prominent California banker W. C. Ralston, but, as city lore and legend tell it, his modest refusal led to the name Modesto. Originally a wheat-producing region, the city blossomed with the arrival of irrigation, and fruit orchards and vineyards soon grew in abundance. The county seat of Stanislaus County, Modesto became an agricultural hub, with the motto Water Wealth Contentment Health emblazoned on an iconic arch at the towns entrance. Californias original junior college is located here along with E. & J. Gallo Winery, the worlds largest privately held winery, family run since 1933. Twice named an All American City, Modesto inspired native son George Lucas when he made his classic American Graffiti in 1973.

Author

Carl P. Baggese; The McHenry Museum

Publisher

Arcadia Publishing (SC)

Published

2009

Language

EN

ISBN

9781439638323

Subjects

Photography, Travel, History