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Fresno was founded in 1872 in the middle of the vast, fertile San Joaquin Valley and quickly became the financial and social center of California. From the infinite amount of agricultural products to lumber, oil, water, and electrical power, the city thrived upon the multitude of natural resources that were abundantly available in the area. As the county seat, it was the political and cultural center of central California. Shown in this volume are postcards of the city in its heyday. Written by John Reynolds and Michael J. Semas, 2012, softcover, 127 pgs.

Fresno - Postcard History Series by John Reynolds and Michael J. Semas

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Fresno County Historical Society 

Mail donations to: 

PO Box 11336

Fresno, CA 93772

Office Hours:
Tuesday through Friday 

10:00 AM to 4:00 PM

For general inquiries: 

info@valleyhistory.org

t. 559-441-0862

Kearney Mansion Museum & Gallery

Located inside Kearney Park 

7160 West Kearney Boulevard 

Fresno, CA 93706

Weekend Guided Tours held on
Fridays, 
Saturdays & Sundays at
12:00 PM, 1:30 PM and 3:00 PM. 

Private Group Tours for ten or more are available with advance reservations.

Closed on select holidays and for exhibition installations.

Guided Tour schedule is subject to change without notice. 

Archives 

Business Office: 

2120 Kern Street

Fresno, CA 93721

In person access to the Fresno County Historical Society Archives is:

CURRENTLY CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC

Research requests should be emailed to:
archives@valleyhistory.org 
 

Requests may take up to 14 days to process.

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