One of the prime houses in terms of historical and architectural significance is the Meux Family home at the northwest corner of Tulare and R Streets.The home was built in 1888 by Dr. T. R. Meux who had come to Fresno from Tennessee the year before.
Dr. Meux had been a Civil War surgeon on the side of the Confederacy. As a result of the ravages of war in Tennessee and the ill health of his wife, the doctor felt it was time to move his family to a better climate. He chose Fresno.
The Meux home was continuously occupied by members of the Meux family until the death of Anne P. Meux, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. T. R. Meux, in 1970. At that time, because of the concern of many citizens of Fresno, the property was purchased by the city.
