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Why Riverbank's River Walk Should Be Public
Hey there, fellow Riverbankians! Let's talk about something that could make our town the coolest spot this side of the Stanislaus River: a public river walk. Now, some of you might be scratching your heads thinking, "What's the big deal with a path by the river?" Well, buckle up, because we're about to dive into a splash of fun facts and why turning our riverbank into a private backyard for a few is a no-go!
HistoryView – Queen Bean’s Home: The Kerr-Maddux House
Nestled between office buildings on Fourteenth Street across from Graceada Park is a quaint yet stately bungalow, the last on a block which originally was lined with homes from the early 20th century. The Kerr-Maddux House at 1126 14th Street was built in 1908, part of a building boom in Modesto at the time as post-Victorian downtown development continued. Many know the bungalow, Queen Bean Coffee House, as a downtown staple for coffee and community space, but the bungalow’s time as a residence spanned 95 years across three owners and families, which helped contribute to the home’s lastability in an area of downtown which transitioned from primarily residential to commercial. Though changes were made to convert the home into a business, remaining original features and connections to early prominent Modesto citizens highlight the significance of the Kerr-Maddux House.
Rockin Holiday is coming December 7
December will be here before you know it and you need to plan it out now. It is time to get into the holiday groove and begin to celebrate. 10th St Plaza is transformed into a rockin’ winter North Pole wonderland for all to enjoy. Stroll the sparkly garland-lined street, with a glittering plaza, and step in to the Rockin’ North Pole and sit in Santa’s Rockin’ Sleigh.
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