Jackrabbits often ravaged orchards and vineyards. Fresno settlers soon saw their profits decreasing and organized a campaign to deal with the problem. This photo shows a method borrowed from the Indians. A fence is created in the shape of a V. The…
First constructed as the two-story Hutchinson Building in 1885 and remodeled extensively in 1889 by the Fresno Loan and Savings Bank, with two additional stories and an elevator. The bank became insolvent in 1895 and the building was demolished ca.…
The Fresno Memorial Auditorium located at 2425 Fresno Street was constructed between 1935 and 1936 with a dedication on 31th, December 1936. Designed by Allied Architects of Fresno, a Depression-era consortium of architects. The building's Art Deco…
Located at the SE corner of Mariposa and I (later, Broadway) streets. Constructed in 1889 in Gothic-Romanesque style to house the bank, which was founded in 1882. Construction materials were pressed brick with stone trimmings. Bank later merged with…
Located on the NE corner of Tulare and J (later, Fulton) streets. Built in 1889 to house the bank, which had been formed in the previous year. The building featured Renaissance Revival details and cost $70,000 to erect. The bank was purchased by the…
The Fresno Photo Theatre was located at 1130 J Street in between Mariposa and Fresno Streets. It was built on the land that had been occupied by the Grand Central Stables. It was built sometime after 1906.