On the lake Roeding Park Fresno California

On the lake Roeding Park Fresno California

Reimas, Johannes.; Roeding Park -- Photographs.; Roeding, Frederick C., 1824-1910.; Roeding, George C., 1868-1928.; Boat and boating -- California -- Fresno County -- Photographs.; Lakes -- California -- Fresno County -- Photographs.; Urban Parks -- California -- Fresno County -- Photographs.

Boating on the lake at Roeding Park, the first city park in Fresno, located on the donated land from Frederick C. Roeding. Park designed by Johannes Reimas, a landscape architect from Stockton. Initial 71.76 acres were given to the city in 1903. George C. Roeding, son of Frederick C. Roeding, later served as a park commissioner and frequently donated trees and shrubs from his own nursery. The park became a center of community gatherings. City zoo originated here with donated animals and Roeding Park Zoo was officially recognized in 1923.

1 Photographic print :b&w ;9 x 14 cm.

San Joaquin Valley Library System

circ 1920

Fresno County Public Library

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