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Site Of First Junior College In California

     
California State Historical Marker, Fresno County
 
 
NE corner of intersection of Stanislaus and O St., Fresno, CA, USA

Latitude & Longitude:
36.742522, -119.790485
 
 
      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.
 
Last updated: 11/11/2009 11:05:23





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