Downtown Fresno Building History
1904
T.W. Patterson was a developer in Fresno, California at the dawning of the 20th century. The first building he built on the present location of the T.W. Patterson Building was constructed in 1904. One of his first tenants in his new 4-story Forsythe Building at Tulare and J (now Fulton Street) was Emil Gottschalk who occupied 30,000 ft2 on the first floor for his new department store.
In 1915, Gottschalk’s moved down Fulton Street, and in 1922, the Forsythe Building was destroyed by fire.
At that point, Patterson decided to build a new office building at this same location, and the T.W. Patterson Building, which still bears his name, began its historic identity as the pillar of life in Downtown Fresno that remains intact today.
1922
1926
The T.W. Patterson Building was opened in 1923. Three years later, in 1926, it became the first building in the United States to have an air conditioning system installed by the pioneering Carrier Corporation.
T.W. Patterson Investors purchased the T.W. Patterson Building in 1994 as a declaration of confidence and belief in the revitalization and vision of Downtown Fresno.
Since the Roush family’s initial investment in the building, it has continued to be ran and operated as a family venture with unwavering values and sense of community.
1994
2016
Located in the heart of Downtown Fresno, the T.W. Patterson Building remains one of Fresno’s most iconic and historic landmarks. With 8 floors and a wonderful variety of tenants, this building promises a refreshing diversity to the downtown community and its visitors.
Today, the T.W. Patterson Building boasts beautifully renovated offices, a spacious event venue, and high-level security features but still maintains its historic value and integrity.
Schedule an Appointment to visit the T.W. Patterson Building.
Please complete the form below, and our team will be in touch with you shortly.
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History
1904
T.W. Patterson was a developer in Fresno, California at the dawning of the 20th century. The first building he built on the present location of the T.W. Patterson Building was constructed in 1904. One of his first tenants in his new 4-story Forsythe Building at Tulare and J (now Fulton Street) was Emil Gottschalk who occupied 30,000 ft2 on the first floor for his new department store.
1922
In 1915, Gottschalk’s moved down Fulton Street, and in 1922, the Forsythe Building was destroyed by fire.
At that point, Patterson decided to build a new office building at this same location, and the T.W. Patterson Building, which still bears his name, began its historic identity as the pillar of life in Downtown Fresno that remains intact today.
1926
The T.W. Patterson Building was opened in 1923. Three years later, in 1926, it became the first building in the United States to have an air conditioning system installed by the pioneering Carrier Corporation.
1994
T.W. Patterson Investors purchased the T.W. Patterson Building in 1994 as a declaration of confidence and belief in the revitalization and vision of Downtown Fresno.
Since the Roush family’s initial investment in the building, it has continued to be ran and operated as a family venture with unwavering values and sense of community.
2016
Located in the heart of Downtown Fresno, the T.W. Patterson Building remains one of Fresno’s most iconic and historic landmarks. With 8 floors and a wonderful variety of tenants, this building promises a refreshing diversity to the downtown community and its visitors.
Today, the T.W. Patterson Building boasts beautifully renovated offices, a spacious event venue, and high-level security features but still maintains its historic value and integrity.
Schedule an Appointment to visit the T.W. Patterson Building.
Please complete the form below, and our team will be in touch with you shortly.
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CONTACT
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Fax: (559) 490-2015
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ADDRESS
2014 Tulare Street Suite 608
Fresno, CA 93721
CONTACT
Office: (559) 490-2014
Fax: (559) 490-2015
OFFICE HOURS
Mon. – Fri. 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
For your convenience, you may schedule an appointment to tour our available offices.
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