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The '''McHenry Mansion''' is a restored historic residence built in the [[Victorian architecture|Victorian]]-[[Italianate architecture|Italianate]] style and located in historic downtown of [[Modesto, California]].
The '''McHenry Mansion''' is a restored historic residence built in the [[Victorian architecture|Victorian]]-[[Italianate architecture|Italianate]] style and located in historic downtown of [[Modesto, California]].


Robert McHenry, who built the home at the expense of $10,000 in 1882-83, was a prominent local rancher and banker. The luxurious mansion was converted in apartments from 1923 to 1972. The Gallo Brothers, Julio and Ernest, saved the house from demolishion and donated it to the City of Modesto on April 14, 1976. The house has been restored to look like it did at the turn of the century. Admittance is free of charge (donations are welcome) and tour guides are present.
Robert McHenry, who built the home at the expense of $10,000 in 1882-83, was a prominent local rancher and banker. The luxurious mansion was converted in apartments from 1923 to 1972. The Gallo Brothers, Julio and Ernest, saved the house from demolition and donated it to the City of Modesto on April 14, 1976. The house has been restored to look like it did at the turn of the century. Admittance is free of charge (donations are welcome) and tour guides are present.


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Revision as of 00:07, 2 September 2010

McHenry Mansion
The McHenry Mansion as it appeared in June 2010.
Location906 15th St.
Modesto, California
Built1883
ArchitectJeremiah Robinson
Architectural styleVictorian-Italianate
NRHP reference No.78000805
Added to NRHP1978

The McHenry Mansion is a restored historic residence built in the Victorian-Italianate style and located in historic downtown of Modesto, California.

Robert McHenry, who built the home at the expense of $10,000 in 1882-83, was a prominent local rancher and banker. The luxurious mansion was converted in apartments from 1923 to 1972. The Gallo Brothers, Julio and Ernest, saved the house from demolition and donated it to the City of Modesto on April 14, 1976. The house has been restored to look like it did at the turn of the century. Admittance is free of charge (donations are welcome) and tour guides are present.

37°38′37″N 120°59′40″W / 37.643533°N 120.994450°W / 37.643533; -120.994450