Fresno's Architectural Past, Volume II Contributor(s): Hunter, Pat (Illustrator), Stevens, Janice (Text by (Art, Photo Books)) |
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ISBN: 1933502134 ISBN-13: 9781933502137 Publisher: Craven Street Books OUR PRICE: $24.26 Product Type: Hardcover Published: September 2007 Annotation: Downtown Fresno's historic architecture comes to life once more in this review of remarkable buildings. Stunning watercolor portraits, paired with brief passages that address each of the 24 buildings' rich past, highlight a variety of extant structures. Images of buildings familiar to local residents, including City Hall, the Brix Mansion, and Fire Department Station #3, accompany other landmarks famous even beyond the city limits, among them the original McDonald's restaurant and the Russ Clements Service Station. A useful glossary of architectural terms and additional images of key architectural points complete a fascinating look at Fresno's charming local heritage. |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Architecture | History - Contemporary (1945 -) - Architecture | Buildings - Landmarks & Monuments - Architecture | Buildings - Public, Commercial & Industrial |
Dewey: 759.13 |
Physical Information: 0.52" H x 8.58" W x 11.23" (1.36 lbs) 75 pages |
Themes: - Cultural Region - West Coast - Cultural Region - Western U.S. - Geographic Orientation - California - Cultural Region - Northern California - Locality - Fresno, California |