by Pat Hunter (Illustrator), Janice Stevens (Text by (Art/Photo Books))
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.
Author Biography
Janice Stevens is a partner of Gallery II, an art gallery in Fresno. She is a staff writer for ""The Business Journal"" and a freelance writer for ""The Fresno Bee"" and ""Northview Community News."" Pat Hunter""""is a watercolor artist and teacher who owns Gallery II. Her artwork has been commissioned by McDonald's and decorates more than 25 restaurants across the country. They both live in Fresno, California.