Purpose is to protect, enhance and perpetuate the use of structures and districts of historic architectural and engineering significance located within the city or of cultural and aesthetic benefit to the community. The Historic Preservation Commission regularly meets at 5:30 p.m. on the fourth Monday of each month in City Council Chambers, Fresno City Hall (2600 P Street).

Works to promote the development of Fresno's central area and to help civic groups to advance the growth of the central business district.

Has completed a historic survey of the Old Fig Garden Neighborhood and maintains an ongoing interest in preservation issues for that area. Contact Prudence Zalewski, P.O. Box 5796, Fresno CA 93755 (559-226-9033) or Ruth Riley, 134 E. Alamos, Fresno CA 93704 (559-229-5129).

Works with the property owner of the St. John's Cathedralcomplex to ensure the appropriate restoration and maintenance of the cathedral, rectory and school buildings. Contact Richard Kalashian, 1850 S. Parallel, Fresno CA 93702 (559-237-3670) or Jim Lutz, 2115 Kern, Fresno CA 93721 (559-442-3000).

Works to address preservation concerns throughout the community. Serves as a watchdog for potential and current problems relating to preservation. Contact Bruce Owdom, 5250 N. Palm Ave., Suite 402, Fresno CA 93704 (559-435-5250) or Robert Ellis, 7160 W. Kearney Blvd., Fresno CA 93706 (559-441-0862).

Works to enhance community understanding of anthropological and archaeological concerns and interests throughout Fresno County and the Central Valley. Contact Cindy Stava-Elfers, 3530 W. Stuart, Fresno CA 93711 (559-432-5191).

Reviews and nominates cultural, architectural and historical buildings and sites. Marks or nominates areas of importance to specific ethnic groups in the community. Responsible for the review of historical records created by the County of Fresno. Contact Karen Bosch-Cobb, Fresno County Library, 2420 Mariposa, Fresno CA 93721 (559-488-3185).

Consortium of neighborhood associations throughout Fresno. Neighborhood preservation is one of its key goals. Works to achieve this goal through supporting preservation of historic buildings and landscapes as well as efforts to increase safety and prevent blight in metro neighborhoods. Contact Joni Johnson, P.O. Box 5956, Fresno CA 93755 (559-431-7382).

Involved in issues of downtown revitalization, including preservation of downtown's architectural resources. Contact Art Morgan, 2344 Tulare St., Suite B, Fresno CA 93721 (559-498-3949, fax 559-498-3982)

Concerned with the identification and preservation of historic structures. Contact Rosellen Kershaw, 2995 E. Buckingham, Fresno CA 93726 (559-229-6143).

Works to preserve and protect the historical, architectural and aesthetic integrity of Huntington Boulevard, and to promote neighborliness among its residents. Contact Penny Raven, 3504 E. Huntington Blvd., Fresno CA 93702 (559-486-1710).

Advocacy group for preservation concerns. Contact Mike Clifton, 921 N. San Pablo, Fresno CA 93728 (559-485-7411).

Works to provide a clean, safe neighborhood in which to live and work. Their bylaws contain a preservation clause. Contact Blanche Milhahn, 421 N. Diana, Fresno CA 93702 (559-237-8796).

Memorial Auditorium Restoration Society

Serves the community through the restoration, preservation and modernization of Fresno's Memorial Auditorium. Contact Linda Hamilton, 2930 N. West Ave., Fresno CA 93705 (559-243-0303).

Works to support the preservation of the Thomas R. Meux Home as a house museum.

Works to preserve and restore San Joaquin River lands of ecological, scenic or historic significance, to educate the public on the need for stewardship, to research issues affecting the river, and to promote educational and recreational uses of the river botton consistent with protection of its environment.

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