This place was very cool.This is such a beautiful place to visit especially for Photographers. I love coming here and bringing my friends. I enjoy showing off the amazing view but I observed some area that break my mood.

I cant believe Ive never gone inside despite living in Fresno for years. Its an amazing gem, definitely worth your time to check it out. The inside is beautiful with a lot of art from local artists on display. They also have free publications with activities to do in the area, so if your looking for something to do this summer this is a great place to look.

Great place! The inside is beautiful with a lot of art from local artists on display.

Really cool place of history in Fresno! Ran by volunteers so hours and availability can vary. Tons of art for sale inside. Manager is very informative. They also have by one get one free Fresno zoo tickets!Ask to see the tunnel!

The manager here is so helpful. She is knowledgeable and friendly. Love the association the water tower has developed with the arts council. Such creative ideas.

I’ve been here before and it is pretty cool. Check out the tunnels on the side. Call the number on the arts council site to check if they are open first.

Old Fresno Water Tower (1894)2444 Fresno StreetGeorge Washington Maher, ArchitectAmerican RomanesqueDescriptionThe Old Fresno Water Tower is located at Fresno and O Streets in downtown Fresno. Built in the American Romanesque style, it stands 109 feet high, with a storage capacity of 250,000 gallons in its water tank. It is constructed of red brick, each layer smaller than the one below it, to produce a beehive effect. It also has a two-foot thick inner wall, and an outer wall of about fourteen inches. There is a passage, or hollow space, about three feet wide between the two walls. The outside of the tower has a painted surface over the brick construction.Original plans called for three floors to be constructed under the tank itself, but only the second floor was completed. It has subsequently been removed.Historical significanceGeorge Washington Maher, a Chicago architect, was commissioned to design Fresnos water tower in 1891. Completed in 1894, it was in constant use until 1963, when the pumping machinery was no longer adequate. The original design called for a library on the second and third floors, but it was never installed. For several years the first floor was used as a parking meter repair facility. In 2001 the second floor was removed and the interior of the tower remodeled to become the visitors center for the City and County of Fresno. As part of this remodeling a landscaped plaza and separate restroom building were built adjacent to the tower. The water tower today remains Fresnos most distinctive and enduring architectural symbol.Adapted from the National Register of Historic Places nomination, originally prepared by William E. Briam.

Very cool place to visit. A piece of history that you can actually enter

This place is pretty awesome, but it could be so much better if it was more community based, parking is rough, and depending upon the day it may be free or youll have to pay. However, this place is perfect for gatherings and hanging out.

I just walked past the water tower. But it looks like its very interesting. I think that you can go inside and take tours. Its looks like a lighthouse almost in the middle of Fresno.

Very nice setting when want to get a piece of mind love it. Especially when they have a band playing music.

This is a neat little venue to visit. Artsy for sure. Every morning and evening I find myself here painting. Its a good spot to people watch near the jail and sheriffs station, so plenty of colorful characters for sure!

The FAC Water Tower is near the Courthouse downtown and the Fresno Courthouse Park, it is a great place to relax. Before you sit down, get yourself a bite to eat and then relax in the shade. You can find lots of small restaurants in the area, so just enjoy yourself.

It was a cool structure and the story behind it. Good to see some things become historic for everyone in future to see.

Nice landmark near the library used as visiting station to get resources about Fresno CA

Beautiful historic site... Inside you can find local art! Enjoy the architecture of the building and check out local artists.

Awesome staff!! The manager Brittani is very passionate about art culture. Some very incredible local art on display.

Its a really nice area in general I mean Ive never been inside of the tower but the library is right across the street and its next to a police station so its perfect for like making deals on Craigslist or chilling outside. Theres quite a bit of hommles but thats just how it is nowadays I mean theres not a ton, theres like a slightly above average amount.

I have passed by the tower one to many times and FINALLY stopped in recently. WOW!!! If you want to see some awesome brickwork, this place is INCREDIBLE! There are over 250,000 hand-laid bricks in the tower. The art shop inside is very nice. The staff was very friendly. No longer used for water storage (is was emptied and taken out of use back in the 1960s) but it is nice to see it restored and repurposed. A true treasure of Fresnos past!

It is very picturesque & Im proud that it is in this City called Fresno in the State of California!

The tourist place is interesting

Today, Wednesday, August 21, at 2:30 pm, we paid to park, went to the tower and it was all locked up. Not sure what happened, but we did not get to experience it.

Great unique little art setup.

There not really anything do here except relax and enjoy the scene but for real... Its just a tower

Pretty neat in there. Lots of nice things in there to see

Nice historical building I think they could use some security around the place do to all the vagrants around the building most of them are on drugs or always asking for for handouts.

A great place for Fresno tourist information as well as a gift shop and local art gallery.

Basically a gift shop. Tower is interesting.

I love this park by the tower call it The Circle.... My daily hangout!

Good Nick nack shop..t shirts etc...old photos.

Lots of history here, good for parking to the court house, or near by business...But it is an old historical water tower.

Pretty good looking water tower as water towers go. Has 3 pokestops on it, so theres also that!

I never knew there was a store inside! Great little gift shop, and if you are an aspiring artist, for a nominal fee you can even display your work.

Stunning and beautiful. What a nice landmark

I sometimes sleep therethank God for the water tower

Interesting local art and general information about FAC Water Tower history.

I love old architecture and this is historic site

Awesome place if you are in old stuff.

Nice palce but parking suck

Great places loved it!

Everything Fresno

Many memories at the library

Nice

Nice

Its a Fresno landmark, part of our history. If you havent seen it, go by when its open, its worth it to see some of Fresnos history.

A piece of Fresno history.

Great!

Go Fresno.

Marvelous

History

A landmark!!!

Awesome

History

Full information about Fresno and things to do in and around Fresno little gift shop with gifts for everyone the historic Water Tower is worth the visit alone

Part of Fresno historical!

DOWN TOWN FRESNO

Net to see

Very beatiful

My grandma use to work there

Theres employees are good for nothing.

Beautiful Fresno landmark.