A colored photo of the Firestone Tire Service Building in 2017.

Current Photo, 2017

A colored photo of the Firestone Tire Service Building being remodeled in 2012.

Remodel, 2012

A black and white photograph of the Firestone Tire Service Building for the Historical Building Survey in 1978.

Historical Building Survey, 1978

A black and white photograph of the exterior of the Firestone Tire Service Building in 1927.

Exterior, 1927

A black and white photograph of the partial exterior of the Firestone Tire Service Building in 1940. The bottom of the photo reads: Fox Fullerton Theatre Building. Fullerton, California.

Partial Exterior, 1940

A black and white photograph of the exterior of the Firestone Tire Service Building in 1941.

Exterior, 1941

A black and white photograph of the Firestone Tire Service Building as a retail space in 2005.

As Retail Space, 2005

A black and white photograph of the partial exterior of the Firestone Tire Service Building in 1930.

Partial Exterior, 1930

A black and white photograph from a bird's-eye view of the Firestone Tire Service Building in 2005.

Bird's-Eye View, 2005

Historical Documents

National Register Application

Local Landmark Application

Historical Building Survey

Fullerton Heritage Building Profile

Fullerton Heritage Builder Profile

Original Building Permit, 1929

Quick Facts

Did You Know? With a glowing yellow light bulb.

Historic Name: Firestone Tire Service Building
Address: 500 North Harbor Boulevard, Fullerton, CA 92832
Build Date: 1929
Building Contractor: Arthur Thompson
Building Architect: Morgan, Walls, and Clements
Landmark Designation Date: 2012
Miscellaneous:
- In 1978, the fuel pumps in the service court were removed and the building was converted to the Fox Plaza, a small retail complex.
- The property underwent a complete renovation in 2016 and is a good example of adaptive reuse.

Newspaper Articles

Fullerton News Tribune

1929, 04-06;FNT

1929, 07-12;FNT

1930, 04-28;FNT

1937, 05-02;FNT

1941, 04-09;FNT

1943, 07-21;FNT

1947, 03-03;FNT

1948, 02-20;FNT

1963, 06-24;FNT

1978, 08-03;FNT

Other Publications

1984, 04-27;Los Angeles Times

2015, 11-01;Fullerton Observer

2017, 08-01;Fullerton Observer

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