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McHenry Mansion
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National Register of Historic Places

McHenry Mansion

Modesto’s first place on the National RegisterListed Apr 4, 1978; only 485 of California’s 2,865 listings are older
Victorian ItalianateListed 1978Modesto
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About McHenry Mansion

McHenry Mansion, at 906 15th St., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Apr 4, 1978: the first place in Modesto to be listed. Only 485 of California’s 2,865 listings are older. The Register lists it for its architecture and social history, at the local level. It describes its style as Victorian Italianate, as it does for 4 other California listings.

What it isBuilding in California, United States. From Wikidata (CC0). Read about it on Wikipedia ↗

PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 23 MB · National Archives↗
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Make it a walk: 4 landmarks in about 15 minutes

906 15th St., Modesto · about 0.4 miles on foot, as the crow flies

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  1. 1McHenry MansionStart here
  2. 2Walter B. Wood HouseItalianate · 0.2 mi on
  3. 3U.S. Post OfficeBuilding · next door
  4. 4Hotel CovellLate 19th and 20th Century Revival · 0.2 mi on

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Questions about McHenry Mansion

Is McHenry Mansion on the National Register of Historic Places?

Yes. It was added on Apr 4, 1978 (Register number 78000805).

Is McHenry Mansion a National Historic Landmark?

No. It is on the National Register; California has 141 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Knight's Ferry Bridge, 21.8 miles away.

Can you visit McHenry Mansion?

Yes: it is open to visitors. Check opening times before you go.

Where can I read the history of McHenry Mansion?

In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 23 MB PDF at the National Archives, linked on this page.

Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · National Archives catalog record 123862162 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.