Modesto

At the beginning of the 20th century, Modesto became Stanislaus County s cultural and economic center. From the construction of ornate residences to the addition of prominent businesses and landmarks, the village founded in 1870 by the Central Pacific Railroad grew into a busy inland city. No less than four major hotels located downtown. The intent to build the nation s first municipal airport was incorporated into the city s revised 1910 charter, and the town s iconic arch was added to the landscape in 1912. Modesto left behind its Wild West roots to become a thriving center of commerce in the San Joaquin Valley."

Product details

• Authors: Carl P. Baggese, McHenry Museum
• Publisher: Arcadia Publishing Library Editions
• Content: Book
• Product form: Hardback
• Publication date: 01.11.2009
• Subject: Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous
• EAN: 9781531646936
• ISBN: 978-1-5316-4693-6
• Pages: 130
• Dimensions (packing): 17.5 x 25 x 1.2 cm
• Weight (packing): 417 g