Modesto (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781531646936)

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."

Author: Carl P. Baggese, McHenry Museum
ISBN-10: 153164693X
ISBN-13: 9781531646936
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing Library Editions
Language: English
Published: 11/01/2009
Pages: 130
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.91lbs
Size: 9.61h x 6.69w x 0.38d