Clarence Spencer House

Historical Documents

Local Landmark Application
Historical Building Survey
Fullerton Heritage Building Survey
Fullerton Heritage Neighborhood Profile
Spencer Homes Profile, 2016
Spencer Biographical Sketch, 1921

Quick Facts

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  • Historic Name: Clarence Spencer House
  • Address: 1400 West Orangethorpe Avenue, Fullerton, CA 92833
  • Build Date: 1915
  • Landmark Designation Date: 2014
  • Miscellaneous:
    • In 1977, property owners Matthew and Carole Slobin saved the house from demolition when the city tried to acquire for a minipark.

Newspaper Articles

Fullerton News Tribune

1896, 02-01;FNT
1921, 06-13;FNT
1952, 11-21;FNT
1959, 02-04;FNT
1977, 06-08;FNT
1977, 06-09;FNT
1977, 08-24;FNT
1977, 08-26;FNT

Other Publications

1986, 10-15;Fullerton Observer
2018, 09-15;Fullerton Observer

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New Fullerton Public Library hours due to Elevator Enhancement

Beginning Monday, June 2nd the library will be operating under adjusted hours while the building's elevators are under construction. We anticipate the noise levels due to the construction to be very disruptive and have adjusted our hours to the following: Sunday - Monday: Closed | Tuesday - Thursday: 2:30pm-7pm | Friday: 2:30pm-5pm | Saturday: 11am-5pm