Driving Downtown - Modesto California

City drive in downtown Modesto, California.

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Today's video: Driving around downtown Modesto in the state of California. We'll come across: K st. 9th - 11Th St. to mention a few in Downtown. Please share some of the stories you have with this beautiful downtown of Modesto in the comment section below. I would love to hear about it. THANKS!.

Downtown Modesto affectionately called "DoMo" by many Modesto residents is the principal administrative area and the historic townsite of Modesto, California. Measuring a square mile, it is bordered by the Needham and Downey Streets to the north, Washington Street to the west, Sierra Drive and Morton Boulevard to the south, and Morton Boulevard and Burney Street to the east. The area has an approximate population of 3,138,[1] and is bisected by the California State Routes 99, 108, and 132.

Early history
In 1870, when the location for Modesto was chosen, a square-mile townsite with streets parallel to the Southern Pacific railroad. The townsite's outer streets were aligned from north, east, west, and south, and its interior streets and alleyways were aligned with the railroad which ran diagonally. They ran from northwest and southeast, and northeast and southwest.

One of the first grand homes to be built in the site was the McHenry Mansion, built in 1883 for Robert McHenry and his wife Matilda Hewitt McHenry. It was styled in the Victorian-Italianate manner and was designed and built by Stockton architect-contractor Jeremiah Robinson.

By the dawn of the 1900s, early Modesto's streets were paved with asphalt.

In a so-called "attempt" to revitalize Downtown Modesto in the 1960s, many historic buildings were demolished, and few were spared.

Residential Area
The residential area is south of 5th Street and east of G Street. Many Victorian, Italianate, Craftsman and Mission style homes are proudly mixed with elegant commerces in this lively modern downtown.
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[joestrangio]

Thank you for that trip down memory lane. I moved to the Modesto area in 1978 following the Marine Corps and fortunately was hired by then Pacific Telephone, so I know these streets well. I spent 30 years with the company but spent my last 5 years in Sonora where I retired in 2008 and now live in Tucson AZ. Modesto was a great place to raise a family and live. I have nothing but fond memories of the area. Thanks, again, for the video.

[ShabogBoo]

Thank you for this video..I was hoping you you went to the burrito trucks by taco bell. I moved to Massachusetts for over 16 years and I love seeing all the memories in Modesto, of course things have updated a lot. I definitely appreciate you making this video!

[darenshort]

Moved away two years ago. When I miss Modesto, I watch this video. Makes me happy. Lots of fun and friends downtown. Great memories. Would love to see a College neighborhood video. We lived there.

[shariceguerry]

This brings back memories. I don't miss it. Modesto was not the spot for me. Although I grew up here, and in Ceres.

[philam]

At 15:26 you pass on the left (although you can’t see it) a bronze statue of an American native Indian on the street corner. My cousin was the model for the face. He was seen in a restaurant by the artist and was asked to pose for it. The body was not his. Me cousin was not that good of shape. He wasn’t paid. He did however get a miniature statuette of the final product.

[jameslittleton]

From the outside looking in, Modesto would appeared to be a very carefully planned out, very livable, beautiful city, I would gladly love to visit it someday

[jow]

This isn't what I expected California to look like. This could easily pass for a town in Massachusetts. Great video

[tracyl]

I was wondering on YouTube and found this video. This city looks so beautiful and peaceful I’m going to drive there this weekend, just to physically feel the atmosphere by myself. Thanks for making the video!

[carlosnoriega]

When I hit Modesto for the first time that heat I knew i was going back to S.F. quick style.. Bit I started working out of Stockton hauling tomatoes, peaches etc
Making decent money even back in the 90's and I ended up loving that place. I allways think about Modesto and hope that someday I can go back and visit there one more time...

[livinginthecentralvalley-t]

We love our downtown! There are so many activities to engage in and also great restaurants.

[homedaily]

Thanks for sharing, this was my hometown 85-97

[denniswright]

I was born in Modesto in 1947 a high school graduate from Modesto and joined the Navy in Modesto I know every street road canal and river quite well 😊

[LeslieKlinger]

I cannot wait until the Brenden opens up again and fun stuff can start happening in the Plaza.

[isidromoreno]

Thank you for sharing this video 📹 Modesto is my home town but I live in San Diego California so hi from San Diego and that's was a beautiful view video 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉 I miss Modesto

[danielhack]

MY UNCLE OPENED THE ORTHO CHEVRON CHEMICAL PLANT ON OLD CROWS LANDING RD. IN MODESTO, IN THE MIDDLE 50"S!!!! IWAS GROWING UP IN SALINAS AT THAT TIME!!!! ALOT OF MEMORIES BACK THEN.

[danielhack]

I ALSO REMEMBER THE MCHENRY VILLAGE SHOPPING CENTER, THE LUCKY FOOD STORE & CARMENS MEXICAN RESTAURANT AS WELL!!!

[jeffgrey]

Ill be there in 2 weeks. Home but no longer home. Love hate relationship

[JESUSISLORD]

I live in Modesto and I love it how do you feel about it

[joseangelosantos]

I was homeless here for almost 2 1/2 months back in 2021, and, it was one of the best times or experience that I had in my life. I was around 31 years old back then. Everyday was like an adventure. Every people I meet is like meeting someone that was meant to be my partner or was meant to be there at that moment with me, whatever that moment was, no matter how crazy or simple, or normal, out of this world it was. Hahahahhaha. Went to prison many times and all of them has different unforgettable, memorable, and simply the b3st experience. Knighted by a 33rd Freemason, and this is just 10% or maybe 8% of the story. 😂😂😂😂