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FRESNO'S ARCHITECTURAL PAST

FRESNO'S ARCHITECTURAL PAST
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Fresno's Architectural Past is renowned local artist Pat Hunter's unique and stimulating homage to the landmark buildings of Fresno, California. Join her as she celebrates 22 of the city's grand old buildings with beautiful, evocative watercolor paintings.

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