Fresno's Architectural Past Box Set

by Janice Stevens, Pat Hunter

The exuberant personalities of 22 landmark buildings in downtown Fresno are captured in watercolor portraits and brief explanations of each structure's significance in this architectural survey. Covering well-known properties in all stages of repair, this collection includes images of the Hotel Californian, the Liberty Theater, the Meux Home, the Pacific Southwest Building, the Southern Pacific Railroad Depot, and Warnors Theater. Including a glossary of architectural terms and a bibliography, this nostalgic look at the historic past and current rebirth of central Fresno pays stirring homage to the area's unique architectural heritage.

164 pages, Hardcover

First published April 1, 2006

About the author

Janice Stevens is an award winning author whose work has been frequently featured on Valley Public Radio's "Valley Writers Read." Stevens also teaches memoir writing to military veterans and has compiled two volumes of military service memoirs by San Joaquin Valley veterans. In honor of her work with veterans, Stevens has received the Certificate of Award for Women in American History from the Daughters of the American Revolution.