CITY OF FRESNO
Office of Council President Karbassi, Council Vice President Arias and Councilmember Esparza
WH EREAS, the Meux Home, located at 1007 R Street in Fresno, is a remarkable example of Victorian residential architecture dating back to 1888. Constructed by Dr. Thomas R. Meux, a former Tennessean who became a Fresno resident, the home represents an enduring piece of Fresno's early history. Dr. Meux selected the corner of Tulare and R Streets as his home site, establishing a residence that has since become a prominent historic and architectural landmark; and
WH EREAS, the Meux family occupied the home continuously for 81 years, from 1889 until 1970. This period reflects not only the family's legacy but also the preservation of an almost unaltered Victorian residence. Dr. Meux utilized the home as both a family residence and a medical practice, significantly contributing to Fresno’s medical community as the president of the Fresno County Medical Society in 1896; and
WH EREAS, In 1970, after the passing of Dr. Meux’s daughter, Anne Meux, the City of Fresno acquired the property in recognition of its historical significance. At the time, The Fresno Bee heralded the Meux family’s long occupancy as establishing the longest individual residence in one of Fresno’s oldest dwellings; and
WH EREAS, the Meux Home Corporation, a nonprofit organization, was subsequently established to oversee the museum’s operations and ensure the preservation of this historic treasure. Since its addition to the National Register of Historic Places on January 13, 1975, t he Meux Home Museum has remained a testament to Fresno's heritage and an invaluable historical and educational resource for residents and visitors alike; and
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that we, Mayor Jerry Dyer and the Fresno City Council, look forward to celebrating this milestone and commemorating this significant anniversary with the Meux Home.
“Meux Home”
in the City of Fresno.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, we have hereunto set our hands and
affixed the seal of the City of Fresno, California, this 30 th
day of January 2025.
_____________________________________________ __________________________________________ JERRY P. DYER, Honorable Mayor MIKE KARBASSI , Council President
_____________________________________________ __________________________________________ MIGUEL ARIAS, Council Vice President ANNALISA PEREA, Councilmember District 1
_____________________________________________ __________________________________________ TYLER MAXWELL, Councilmember District 4 NICK RICHARDSON, Councilmember District 6
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NELSON ESPARZA, Councilmember District 7