Whether you were born and raised in Fresno (like me) or a recent transplant still getting your bearings, if you’ve ever wandered past an old building and wondered what stories it could tell, May is … [Read more...] about Get to Know Fresno’s History: Celebrate Historical Preservation Month through Fun Events this May
Experience the Magic of Music for Free at the FOOSA Festival!
I’ve got some thrilling news that’s going to make your summer absolutely unforgettable! The FOOSA Festival/Fresno Summer Orchestra Academy (FOOSA) is back, and they’re bringing world-class … [Read more...] about Experience the Magic of Music for Free at the FOOSA Festival!
Discovering Treasures at Chesterfield’s Antiques in Fresno
If you're in Fresno and have a penchant for unique finds, Chesterfield's Antiques and Consignments is a must-visit. Located on Blackstone Avenue just north of Shaw, this antique store isn't just a … [Read more...] about Discovering Treasures at Chesterfield’s Antiques in Fresno
The Incredible History of The Nutcracker!
As you have come to know - we really love the Holiday Season. Maybe not as much as Buddy does, but we're pretty close. Who else would create a reader inspired, custom map of The Best Christmas Light … [Read more...] about The Incredible History of The Nutcracker!
Facts about Fresno County: Page 22
Actually Page 21 ended with just a bit about the small little town outside of Fresno. It was called Clovis. Maybe you've heard about it? You might think that the whole of Page 22 would then be … [Read more...] about Facts about Fresno County: Page 22
Facts about Fresno County: Page 21
We leave Fowler and head to Laton for Page 21. Laton? Really? Isn't that a little small, a little far? Well yes it is, and then again, no it isn't. Laton, CA Laton, CA is roughly 23 miles … [Read more...] about Facts about Fresno County: Page 21
Facts about Fresno County: Page 20
We're moving on to Page 20 of our little booklet and they are still exploring nearby towns. Last week it was all about Sanger, Reedley and Selma. This week it's all about Fowler. Fowler starts … [Read more...] about Facts about Fresno County: Page 20
Facts about Fresno County: Page 19
Yes the last one was Page 17. That's very smart of you! We skipped Page 18 because it was a full page picture of "Fruit Cutting and Drying". Really! So we're on Page 19 which is much more … [Read more...] about Facts about Fresno County: Page 19
Cesar Chavez Day
Cesar Chavez Day is a holiday celebrated in the United States on March 31st to honor the life and work of Cesar Chavez, a labor leader who fought for the rights of farm workers. Chavez was born in … [Read more...] about Cesar Chavez Day
Facts about Fresno County: Page 17
Page 16 ended with a discussion on the merits of the City of Fresno. The topic continued and spilled over filling up Page 17. They finished up Page 16 by boasting about the 8 different railroad lines, … [Read more...] about Facts about Fresno County: Page 17
Facts About Fresno County: Page 16
We're on Page 16 now and it opens up with a discussion about labor in the valley and then talks about the importance of the City of Fresno in 1900. Demand For Labor in Fresno County We love … [Read more...] about Facts About Fresno County: Page 16
Facts About Fresno County: Page 15
We're on to Page 15 and we get a very short paragraph about the Wine Industry and a much longer one about Public Schools in Fresno County. Maybe wine wasn't that big of thing back then, you say? … [Read more...] about Facts About Fresno County: Page 15
Facts About Fresno County: Page 14
Read the whole series: Facts About Fresno County Yes, we jumped from Page 11 to here. What happened to Page 12 and 13? Nothing against those two pages but it's just a map showing where Fresno … [Read more...] about Facts About Fresno County: Page 14
Facts About Fresno County: Page 11
We're on to Page 11 in this fascinating pamphlet from 1900. This page discusses Fresno County's Honey Bees, Cattle , Sheep, Hogs, Electric Power, Electric Railroads (what?) and the Railroad Service, … [Read more...] about Facts About Fresno County: Page 11
Facts About Fresno County: Page 10
We're on to Page 10 which discusses Cereals, Poultry and Eggs, The Truck Farmer and Watermelons. Cereals: When it comes to cereals, of course they are not talking about Cap'n Crunch but … [Read more...] about Facts About Fresno County: Page 10
5 Things You Didn’t Know About Martin Luther King
Martin Luther King Jr. was an American Baptist minister and activist who became the most visible spokesperson and leader in the Civil Rights Movement from 1954 until his assassination in 1968. He is … [Read more...] about 5 Things You Didn’t Know About Martin Luther King
Facts About Fresno County: Page 9
We're into Page 9 and it's titled Alfalfa and Dairying. That might seem like an weird combination but... Alfalfa and dairying are connected in the sense that alfalfa is often used as a feed for … [Read more...] about Facts About Fresno County: Page 9
Facts About Fresno County: Page 8
We're on Page 8 in our booklet entitled Facts About Fresno County. In case you missed it, this is from a promotional pamphlet that dates all the way back to the 1900s. Here's a link to all of the past … [Read more...] about Facts About Fresno County: Page 8
The History of Boxing Day
Today, you might hear the term "Happy Boxing Day!". If you have Canadian Friends they might be all about celebrating the day. Heck, in Canada it's a Federal Holiday! Here in Fresno, we might … [Read more...] about The History of Boxing Day
Facts About Fresno County: Page 7
Continuing on in the series we're on Page 7 and it's all about Wine Grapes! If you remember last post was all about land values, with the highest value being those planted for Raisins. It was … [Read more...] about Facts About Fresno County: Page 7
Facts About Fresno County: Page 6
We're really loving this page by page! Page 6 drops us right into Land Values! "Land Values are governed by their producing qualities..." Indeed they are! When you think about vineyard … [Read more...] about Facts About Fresno County: Page 6
Facts About Fresno County III
Just in case you are new to this series let's catch you up. We found this great little booklet in the Library of Congress titled "Facts About Fresno County" and we looked first at the cover and inside … [Read more...] about Facts About Fresno County III
Facts About Fresno County II
A little while ago we found this little pamphlet in the Library of Congress. We showed you just the cover and the first couple of pages in our last post, "Facts About Fresno County". Let's look at … [Read more...] about Facts About Fresno County II
The History of Stuffing at Thanksgiving
Do you call it Stuffing or Dressing? Is your family from the south? If so, you probably call it dressing, if you're from the north it's stuffing in your house. No matter what you call it, we've got … [Read more...] about The History of Stuffing at Thanksgiving
The Price of Raisins in 1893
We came across this interesting tidbit that's dated all the way back to 1893. Hold on, we're going to have a little fun with this! It appears to be part of a Bill of Sale of sorts describing the … [Read more...] about The Price of Raisins in 1893