Fresno History: Hotel Fresno, Birth and Rebirth

Description

For more than a century, the Hotel Fresno has been the scene of countless events and hosted famous guests, including Gary Cooper, William Saroyan, and Richard Nixon. It closed in 1983, a victim of urban blight. Soon, it will reopen as an affordable housing complex. Chris Rocha will guide us through this historic city landmark's exciting past and promising future. Previously recorded on Zoom.

Producer

Fresno County Public Library

Date

4/14/2024 12:00:00 AM

Length

00:53:45