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 From
its day of dedication, July 4, 1972, the McHenry Museum has been host to
individuals and to many groups intent on appreciating the past and the
many people who pioneered this unique area. The McHenry Museum building
was originally the city library and was given to the City of Modesto in
1912 by the Oramil McHenry family.
The museum property is owned by the City of Modesto and is under the direct supervision of the Parks, Recreation and Neighborhoods Department Cultural Services Manager, Wayne Mathes. |
A
Citizen's Cultural Center Committee was formed in 1965 to raise funds
for a Museum and Art Center. By 1971 local contributions from
individuals. organizations and foundations had progressed to the point
where the City of Modesto felt sure enough of the ultimate success of
the project to convert the vacated library building into a Museum and
Art Center. the committee's first step was to carefully restore the
building to its original beauty.