The Lofts at Fort Visalia: A Perfect Historical Tribute

The Lofts at Fort Visalia: A Perfect Historical Tribute

Posted on November 15, 2023

When Self-Help Enterprises (SHE) bought the block from the City of Visalia, their plan was to build affordable housing. The non-profit community development organization was aware of the parcel’s historic importance, and out of a strong sense of community and an appreciation for local history, the company invited Visalia Heritage, (VH), a local Visalia history non-profit organization, to serve as a historical consultant. VH recommended that prior to construction, the land be examined to attempt to locate the exact footprint of the fort. SHE agreed and hired ASM Affiliates, an archeology company, to use radar equipment to find it.