Travel with us to Modesto, California and dive deep into the history of young George Lucas growing up here. On this special episode of Skytalkers, Caitlin, architectural historian, details:
Learn the history of the two houses he grew up in, plus notable locations like his father’s stationary store and the car crash site.
Go on a journey with us about George’s childhood movie theater, and whether or not it inspired the world-renowned Stag Theater at Skywalker Ranch.
The relationship between George and his hometown and how that inspired Star Wars and American Graffiti.
… and so much more!
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