Fresno Courthouse and grounds

Fresno Courthouse and grounds

Fresno County Courthouse -- Photographs.; Courthouses -- California -- Fresno County -- 19th century -- Photographs.; Historic buildings -- California -- Fresno County -- 19th century -- Photographs.; Fresno (Calif.) -- Buildings, structures, etc. -- 19th century -- Photographs.

Located in block bounded by K (later, Van Ness), Fresno, M and Tulare streets. Constructed in 1874-1875 by California Bridge and Building Co. of Oakland for $56,370. Original building dimensions were 60 x 97 feet, and were substantially increased in later years. View is looking north, with Fresno Christian Church tower (built 1887) visible in middle right. Between the church and the Courthouse is the Central (later known as the Hawthorne or White) Grammar School, which opened in 1879. The Courthouse was demolished in 1965-1966.

1 Photographic print :b&w ;18 x 23 cm.

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This image is being made available for educational and research purposes only, under the “fair use” clause of the U.S. Copyright Law (Title 17 § 107 U.S.C.) Further questions regarding the image or its use may be directed to the Fresno County Public Library, Heritage Center, 2420 Mariposa St, Fresno, CA 93721. Phone: 559-600-6230 HeritageCenter@fresnolibrary.org

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