Fiske Block Fresno California

Fiske Block Fresno California

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Located at the corner of Mariposa and J (Fulton) streets, Fresno. Erected in 1889-1890 by John D. Fiske, at a total cost of $100,000. The Victorian-style brick structure consisted of three stories with a basement, and occupied a 50' x 150' footprint. Its clock tower was the tallest point in Fresno when completed, and housed a six-foot Seth Thomas movement which cost $1200. The owner, Fiske was shot to death in 1891 by a man who claimed Fiske defrauded him, and the building was subsequently acquired by S.N. Griffith. In 1914 the Fiske Block was demolished and the Griffith-McKenzie building erected in its place.

1 Photographic print :b&w ;22 x 18 cm.

San Joaquin Valley Library System

ca 1890

Fresno County Public Library

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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ca 1890