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Fresno's Manchester Center


Mid-Century signage, which promoted one of Greater Fresno's first major shopping centers. Its original stores opened for business between November 1953 and October 1960.
Photo from the Manchester Mortgage Company


Nino's Restaurant, serving Continental and American food, opened for business in January 1959. It was located in the Manchester Promenade, which was a freestanding group of stores in the mall's east parking area.
Rendering from Walter Wagner & Partners Architects