Fresno's Past

Fresno's Past focuses on key historical events in the development and growth of what would become Fresno County, California, a leader in agriculture and San Joaquin Valley business and culture. This engaging book covers topics such as the Spanish-Mexican Regime, Historic Fort Miller, the first county seat Millerton, gold discoveries, early logging industry, bringing water to the valley, railroads, Fresno becoming the County Seat, land booms, and agriculture advancements such as canals, fresno sc