Settled in 1870 by the Central Pacific Railroad; Modesto is located in California�s 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 town�s entrance. California�s original junior college is located here along with E. J. Gallo Winery; the world�s 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.
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Review
1 of 2 people found the following review helpful. If its your towns Old Home Celebration. then maybe....By N.H. BookwormFound this book to cover only a few NH towns old home celebrations. which was disappointing.A "lazy mans" coverage at best...wish they had been more specific with the title. I may not even keep the book as its pretty shallow and not even a good reference.
