Modesto in Stanislaus County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

The Paper Boy

By Syd Whittle, May 29, 2009

1. The Paper Boy Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

October 12, 1995
Betty Saletta, Sculptor
[Second Marker:]
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.

Erected 1995.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Notable Events. A significant historical date for this entry is October 12, 2004.

Location. 37° 38.589′ N, 120° 59.682′ W. Marker is in Modesto, California, in Stanislaus County. Marker is at the intersection of 15th Street and "I" Street, on the right when traveling south on 15th Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 900 15th Street, Modesto CA 95354, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The McHenry Mansion (within shouting distance of this marker); Modesto – Stanislaus County Seat (approx. ¼ mile away); Modesto War Memorial (approx. ¼ mile

The Paper Boy Second Marker image. Click for full size.

By Syd Whittle, May 29, 2009

2. The Paper Boy Second Marker

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away); The Guns Are Silent (approx. ¼ mile away); a different marker also named Modesto War Memorial (approx. ¼ mile away); Silent City (approx. ¾ mile away); Modesto Pioneer Cemetery (approx. ¾ mile away); Grand Army of the Republic (approx. ¾ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Modesto.

More about this marker. The Statue and marker are located at McClatchy Square, directly across the street from the McHenry Mansion.

Also see . . . Betty Saletta, Sculptor. The website of the sculptor of the Paper Boy. (Submitted on May 31, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.)

The Paper Boy image. Click for full size.

By Syd Whittle, May 29, 2009

3. The Paper Boy

Front of the Sculpture image. Click for full size.

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4. Front of the Sculpture

Back of the Sculpture image. Click for full size.

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5. Back of the Sculpture

Left Side of Sculpture image. Click for full size.

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6. Left Side of Sculpture

The Paper Boy's Dog image. Click for full size.

By Syd Whittle, May 29, 2009

7. The Paper Boy's Dog

Credits. This page was last revised on October 13, 2018. It was originally submitted on May 31, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. This page has been viewed 1,088 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on May 31, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.