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DESIGN: American Graffiti Sculpture, Modesto, CA DESIGNER: Michael Tandy MINTAGE: 100 Silver (numbered) 100 Antique Bronze 100 Bronze The bronze sculpture entitled “American Graffiti“ was created by Betty Saletta to honor Modesto’s most famous son, film director/producer George Lucas, who based his hit film American Graffiti on his experiences as a teenager in Modesto. The sculpture was dedicated July 11, 1997 to the cruising culture idolized in the film and features two teenagers from the early 1960s leaning against the fender of a 1957 Chevy. The cruising loop was located at 9th and 10th Streets. The sculpture is located in George Lucas Plaza at five points (the intersection of Downey, 17th Street, McHenry Avenue, J Street and Needham Avenue). |
