'Meux Home Museum' is an elegant 1800s Victorian mansion with period furnishings, a scenic garden, and guided tours. The museum is a tribute to the architecture and hospitality of gothic Victorians. The museum contains a 16-room Victorian mansion of Thomas Richard Meux. The house's exterior uses columns, cornices, string courses, corbels, scrolls, fans, stained and cut glass. All lighting fixtures are great examples of effective gas light systems during the latter part of the 19th and early 20th centuries. You can enjoy the house's guided tour and walk through the beautiful garden. Visitors can take trips from 45 minutes to 1 hour and see all the finest artwork, architecture, and more from the Victorian era. It affords children four and under are free.
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Our group really enjoyed this trip in past times in Fresno...have driven by without stopping for years but out-of-town visitors induced a Holiday visit & glad we did. The docent was very knowledgeable & personable, a retired teacher. I'll remember Doc Meux & his family a long time...A delightful visit!
Such a beautiful place. The docents are very knowledgeable and informative. I can't wait to come for the Christmas or mother's day event.
So much history, it was an amazing experience. Meux Home Museum is a must visiting place.
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Kearney Mansion Museum is the 1903 residence of ranch manager M. Theo Kearney, furnished with period pieces. The museum contains two houses, one primary residence and the quarters of adjacent servants. The two buildings are constructed in the French Renaissance style, replicated by using local materials and the use of Victorian stock moldings. It offers educational opportunities for the community through excellence in events, exhibits, and the use of its collections. The Kearney historical site for a guided tour provides a look into the life and times of the San Joaquin valley's farming origins. It offers complimentary entry for members of historical society and children under the age of 3.
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Kearney Mansion Museum is so much fun and such a hidden gem. I went on a tour a couple weeks ago and the staff is so friendly! I had no idea that Kearney owned so much land, had his own currency and basically created his own little town! Don't worry I didn't spoil too much there's still so much more to know. There is air conditioning and it would be good gor kids. You do go up stairs and out doors for part of the tour. Definitely a bucketlist item! Fresno has some great gems. Candice and Kayla are especially great!
It was our first time coming here. It's during the holidays they had nice Christmas decorations and Christmas trees set up. We enjoyed the tour and the tour guides were very knowledgeable about the history of the mansion, Mr. Kearney, The agriculture during that time that took place during and after Mr. Kearney time plus so much information we learned about Fresno in the 1900s and so forth. There is a lot of original pieces and furniture in the mansion. Very lovely well kept place and property especially for being 100 plus years old. It was very worth it. They also have a gift shop as well.
The park was beautiful and plenty of space for everyone. The tour was very informative and the guide was nice and accommodating. She answered all our questions. I'm glad the city is keeping this place's history alive.
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FAC Water Tower is a historic water tower in Fresno, California. The Water Tower is 109 feet high, with a storage capacity of 250,000 gallons in the tank. The tower was designed by George Washington Maher. It also has an inner wall about two feet thick and an outer wall about fourteen inches wide. Today, the water tower remains the most recognizable and lasting emblem of Fresno's architecture. The shop offers a unique shopping experience featuring local artists producing fine arts, crafts, and literature, all at affordable rates.
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Really cool place of history in Fresno! Ran by volunteers so hours and availability can vary. Tons of art for sale inside. The manager is very informative. They also have by one get one free Fresno zoo tickets! Ask to see the tunnel!
This is a neat little venue to visit. Artsy for sure. Every morning and evening I find myself here painting. It's a good spot to people watch near the jail and sheriff's station, so plenty of colorful characters for sure!
The manager here is so helpful. She is knowledgeable and friendly. Love the association the water tower has developed with the arts council. Such creative ideas.
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