Public Art

Modesto Bee Newsboy
by Betty Saletta

The sculpture was created as a commission for The Bee by artist Betty Saletta. The plaque reads: "For much of our community's history, the young person who delivered The Modesto Bee to our homes has been an enduring symbol of initiative and pluck. The Paper Boy celebrates the timeless treasure of hope bestowed upon each generation by its youth. May our community always nurture the priceless gift of our children."
1421 I St, Modesto, CA 95354

Chief Estanislao
by Betty Saletta

This statue of Chief Estanislao (whom Stanislaus County is named) stands outside of the courthouse in downtown Modesto. Donated to the residents of Stanislaus County by Tony Mistlin & Family in 2001 and sculpted by Betty Saletta.
Stanislaus County Courthouse
1107 I St. Modesto

Stanislaus County War Memorial
by Joe and Diane Venturini

Stands on the court lawn in Modesto. The elegant granite three-panel monument has engraved on six sides the names of the fallen from this county in WWI, WWII, Korean War, Vietnam War and the Gulf War. Designed and dedicated in November 1999.

Stanislaus County Courthouse
1107 I St., Modesto

Stanislaus County War Memorial
Stanislaus County Courthouse
1107 I St., Modesto

American Graffiti
by Betty Saletta

The movie remembrance of Modesto's past, "American Graffiti" was created by the noted filmmaker George Lucas, a Modesto native and a member of the Thomas Downey High School Class of 1962. This bronze sculpture, created by Betty Saletta, also entitled "American Graffiti" celebrates the genius of Goerge Lucas and the youthful innocence and dreams of the 50s and 60s. Betty Saletta, July 11. 1997

Cork Screw by Pires, Lipomi + Navarro Architects of Modesto, at 15th and J Streets