Fresno City College

Fresno City College is a two-year community college in Fresno, California, located on a campus near the downtown area. The Old Administration Building shows Romanesque style with decorative terra cotta details, while the library entrance features a columned facade with eight terra cotta columns of different designs.

The college opened in 1910 with 20 students and three instructors, becoming the first community college in California. It served as a model for similar institutions across California that shaped the state's two-year college system.

The Reference Room contains ceiling artwork by Anthony B. Heinsbergen displaying portraits of educators and depicting the progression of education through time.

Students can pursue certifications in culinary arts, firefighting, law enforcement and nursing programs, while the Ram Pantry provides free food assistance. The campus sits near downtown with accessible entry to main buildings and facilities.

The library contains 100,000 face bricks in different shades that create a varied appearance across the facade. The Reference Room displays ceiling artwork by Anthony B. Heinsbergen showing portraits of educators and depicting how education has progressed.

Location: Fresno

Inception: 1910

Address: 1101 E. University Ave, Fresno, CA, 93741

Website: http://fresnocitycollege.edu

GPS coordinates: 36.76742,-119.79786

Latest update: December 5, 2025 22:31