 Modjeska is named after the 19th-century Polish stage actress, mother of the famous bridge engineer Ralph Modjeski, Helena Modjeska, who settled in the canyon in the late 19th century.Her home from 1888 to 1906, "Arden," is a National Historic Landmark.The house and gardens are fenced in, so if you are looking to see the house you must make a reservation for the tour.