Fresno in Fresno County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Fresno Technical School
First Junior College in California
— California Historical Landmark No. 803 —
Photographed By Craig Baker
1. Fresno Technical School Marker
Historical landmark commemorating Fresno Technical School, constructed 1895.
Known as the Fresno High School from 1895 - 1921.
Established as the First Junior College of California, 1910.
Normal School - forerunner to Fresno State College, 1911.
Fresno Technical High School, 1921 - 1948.
Fresno Junior College, 1948 - 1959.
Erected 1965 by Fresno Tech Alumni Assn. (Marker Number 803.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Education. In addition, it is included in the California Historical Landmarks series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1895.
Location. 36° 44.53′ N, 119° 47.384′ W. Marker is in Fresno, California, in Fresno County. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Stanislaus Street and O Street. Located on the campus of Fresno Adult School. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2500 E Stanislaus St, Fresno CA 93721, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Fresno Memorial Auditorium (approx. 0.2 miles away); Fresno Corridor of Flags Veterans Memorial (approx. ¼ mile away); Site of Church-Sperry Mill and Mill Ditch (approx. ¼ mile away); George M. Bowman (approx.
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More about this marker. This location is today’s Fresno Adult School, which is two miles south of today’s Fresno City College.
Regarding Fresno Technical School. In 1965 this site was designated California Historical Landmark No. 803 - Site of First Junior College in California. “Constructed in 1895, the school was known as Fresno High School from 1895-1921. Established as the first junior college of California in 1910, in 1911 it became a normal school, forerunner to Fresno State College. From 1921 to 1948 it was called Fresno Technical High School, and Fresno Junior College from 1948 to 1959. Plaque placed by the Fresno Tech Alumni Association.”
Photographed By Craig Baker
2. Fresno Technical School Marker
courtesy San Joaquin Valley Library
3. Fresno High School - built 1895
Credits. This page was last revised on February 23, 2024. It was originally submitted on February 23, 2024, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 56 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 23, 2024, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.
