A colored photo of the Dr. Olson Home & Medical Office (now Rutabegorz Restaurant) in 2017.

Current Photo, 2017

A black and white photograph of the Dr. Olson Home & Medical Office (now Rutabegorz Restaurant) for the Historical Building Survey in 1978.

Historical Building Survey, 1978

A black and white photograph of the Dr. Olson Home & Medical Office after expansion.

After Expansion

A black and white photograph of the original home and office for the Dr. Olson Home & Medical Office.

Original Home & Office

A black and white photograph of the original home remodel for the Dr. Olson Home & Medical Office.

Original Home Remodel

A black and white photograph of the home (Dr. Olson Home & Medical Office) with a car for house calls.

Home with Car for House Calls

Historical Documents

Historical Building Survey

Fullerton Heritage Building Profile

Fullerton Heritage Historical Evaluation, 2011

History of OC, 1931

Construction Permits

Design Review, 2012

Dr. Olson Business Card

Sanborn Map, 1917

Sanborn Map, 1927

Quick Facts

Did You Know? With a glowing yellow light bulb.

Historic Name: Dr. Olson Home & Medical Office
Current Name: Rutabegorz Restaurant
Address: 211 North Pomona Avenue, Fullerton, CA 92832
Build Date: 1917; Remodeled in 1930
Miscellaneous:
- In 1972, the building was converted to its present coffee house/restaurant use.
- In 2016, the back portion of the property was developed with a three-story building containing three apartments.

Newspaper Articles

Fullerton News Tribune

1974, 10-30;FNT

1982, 08-07;FNT

1986, 02-17;FNT

1991, 05-02;FNT

Other Publications

1874, 08-08;Fullerton College Hornet

1974, 05-17;Fullerton College Hornet

1988, 10-02;OC Register

1990, 02-24;Los Angeles Times

2005, 02-11;OC Register

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