HISTORIC WALKING TOUR VISALIA THEN & NOW A WALK THROUGH HISTORY

Visalia’s historic buildings throughout downtown are still in use today as the Main Street shopping and dining district continues to thrive. Follow along on the “Visalia: Then and Now” self-guided walking tour to learn how this city, formed in 1852, has become the Jewel of the Valley. This self-guided tour takes about one hour to complete; a little more if you decide to stop along the way to enjoy a bite to eat in the old jail, see an original locomotive light while enjoying a drink, or stroll through the shops in the old Palace Hotel.

With thanks to our local partners, The Kaweah Kollectors of the Questers International organization, and Terry Ommen, local historian and preserver of Visalia’s wild west beginnings to its current reign as the “Jewel of the Valley.”

For a free printed copy of "Visalia: Then & Now" brochure, please contact our office at 559-334-0141 or visit us at 112 E.  Main St.

Real history buffs will want to visit the "Annie R. Mitchell History Room" at the Visalia Branch of the Tulare County Library. Notably, the room's features "The Vault", a bank-type safe that is used to store rare, fragile, and one-of-a-kind items including books, newspapers, journals, manuscripts, personal papers and letter, early directories and slides. The history room is located on the second floor of the library, staffed by volunteers, and is open to the public Tuesday through Friday from 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm.

Visalia Branch Library is located at 200 W. Oak Street, Visalia. (559) 713-2727.