A colored photo of the Chapman House on fire and burning in 1960.

Chapman House Burns, 1960

A black and white photograph of the neighborhood families standing and sitting outside watching the Chapman House on fire in 1960.

Neighborhood Families Watching the Fire, 1960

A black and white photograph of the Chapman House taken in 1922. A typed caption below the photo reads: RESIDENCE OF C. C. CHAPMAN, FULLERTON.

Chapman House, 1922

A black and white photograph of the Chapman Ranch in 1899. The caption written directly below the photo reads: CC Chapman Santa Isabel Ranch 1899.

View of the Chapman Ranch, 1899

A black and white photograph of the mayor's residence building completed in 1904.

Mayor's Residence Completed, 1904

A black and white portrait photograph of Charles Chapman in 1921.

Charles Chapman, 1921

Historical Documents

Local Landmark Application

Fullerton Heritage Building Profile

Fullerton Heritage Builder Profile - Smith

Quick Facts

Did You Know? With a glowing yellow light bulb.

Historic Name: Chapman Park
Address: 2515 San Carlos Drive, Fullerton, CA 92831
Build Date: 1903
Building Contractor: Clinton H. Smith
Landmark Designation Date: January 23, 1980
Miscellaneous:
- Land deeded to the City for park in August 1957.
- Destroyed by fire in August 1960.

Newspaper Articles

Fullerton News Tribune

1903, 11-26;FNT

1916, 04-13;FNT

1919, 06-21;FNT

1935, 12-24;FNT

1939, 10-28;FNT

1957, 10-09;FNT

1960, 09-14;FNT

1960, 09-29;FNT

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