Have you heard of Soupy's Lakeside Pool in Fresno? For fun, depending on your age... ask your parents or grandparents if they have. Did you know that before Target was built at Blackstone and … [Read more...] about Fresno History: Soupy’s Lakeside Pool?!
Fresno Historical Society photos make a unique holiday gift
The Fresno Historical Society is offering you the chance to give a truly unique gift this holiday season. The nonprofit organization houses a large collection of historical photos from … [Read more...] about Fresno Historical Society photos make a unique holiday gift
Warnors Theatre turns 90 with a special celebration—and you’re invited
Warnors Theatre in downtown Fresno is hosting a 90th Anniversary Celebration and you’re invited to take part. It’s happening Saturday, Oct. 20, from 2-4 p.m. Admission is $10. From vaudeville to … [Read more...] about Warnors Theatre turns 90 with a special celebration—and you’re invited
Cemetery Tour provides insight into Fresno’s past
Last weekend, I joined the Fresno Historical Society for a program at Mountain View Cemetery in Fresno. "Voices From the Past" was part live performance, part cemetery tour, and a totally … [Read more...] about Cemetery Tour provides insight into Fresno’s past
Enjoy holiday sights and sounds with ‘Christmas at Kearney’
The Fresno Historical Society invites you to take a trip back in time this holiday season with "Christmas at Kearney." “Throughout December, guests can enjoy the sights and sounds of Kearney … [Read more...] about Enjoy holiday sights and sounds with ‘Christmas at Kearney’
Support Storyland this weekend at the Happily Ever After Party
No matter how mature you are now, if you grew up in Fresno chances are you have a soft spot in your heart for Storyland. Built seven years after amusement park Playland, Storyland has been a … [Read more...] about Support Storyland this weekend at the Happily Ever After Party
Disney’s Fresno Connections Part 2: The Mouseorail, Scoopy, and Frank
by Jim Denney Disneyland celebrates its 62nd birthday on Monday, July 17, 2017. Jim Denney, the author of Walt’s Disneyland: It’s Still There if You Know Where to Look, concludes his … [Read more...] about Disney’s Fresno Connections Part 2: The Mouseorail, Scoopy, and Frank
Disney’s Fresno Connections Part 1: The First Boy and the Littlest Mouseketeer
by Jim Denney Disneyland celebrates its 62nd birthday on Monday, July 17, 2017. Jim Denney, the author of Walt’s Disneyland: It’s Still There if You Know Where to Look, offers a two-part … [Read more...] about Disney’s Fresno Connections Part 1: The First Boy and the Littlest Mouseketeer
‘Views’ Tour Offers a New & Dizzying Perspective on Fresno
You’ve likely seen many photos of the Downtown Fresno skyline, but have you ever had the chance to see it from 14 stories up? Last weekend, I had the unique opportunity to see our city from the top … [Read more...] about ‘Views’ Tour Offers a New & Dizzying Perspective on Fresno