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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.

This is a postcard photo taken by Maxwell and Mudge Photography taken sometime between 1898-1914. The photo was taken from the Fresno County courthouse showing the westward view of Mariposa Street and K Street (now Van Ness Ave).

Jerry Dwyer delivers library books to patrons at the Power Houses by dog sled team.

Designed by Chicago architect George W. Maher the Fresno Water Tower was inspired by Chicago Ave Water Tower. It is an example of the Romanesque revival created in the late 1800s. The tower built in 1894 with a capacity of 250,000 gallons was…

Devastation of a business, Coalinga T.V. Repair with living quarters above, front brick facade fallen off and half of second floor crushed down.

A view of the aftermath of the Coalinga Earthquake of 1983. Many cars shown covered in bricks from buildings that have fallen down. A buckled building is seen in the background.

An epic display of Fresno's agricultural offerings.

A Clovis horticultural exhibit circa 1914-1919 at the Fresno Fair. Different Valley towns would compete with horticultural booths displaying the fruits and vegetables available in their residence.

A parade (Armistice Day or 4th of July?) in what is likely Tulare Street in front of the Edgerly Block on the southeast corner of J (Fulton) and Tulare Street. The Palm Garden Bar is the background which is its second location after the first one…

The first permanent school in Clovis built in 1897. This two-story served grades first through ninth. The building was located between First and Second Street on Pollasky Ave. Funding for the building came from a bond for $5000.