Fresno's Architectural Past, Volume II

by Janice Stevens (Contributor), Pat Hunter

Downtown Fresno's historic architecture comes to life once more in this review of remarkable buildings. Stunning watercolor portraits, paired with brief passages that address each of the 24 buildings' rich past, highlight a variety of extant structures. Images of buildings familiar to local residents, including City Hall, the Brix Mansion, and Fire Department Station #3, accompany other landmarks famous even beyond the city limits, among them the original McDonald's restaurant and the Russ Clements Service Station. A useful glossary of architectural terms and additional images of key architectural points complete a fascinating look at Fresno's charming local heritage.

75 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2007

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.