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Fullerton City Hall

Historical Documents

National Register Application
Local Landmark Application
Historical Building Survey
Fullerton Heritage Building Profile
Dedication Program, 1942

Quick Facts

Did You Know? With a glowing yellow light bulb.

  • Historic Name: Fullerton City Hall
  • Current Name: Fullerton Police Station
  • Address: 237 West Commonwealth Avenue, Fullerton, CA 92832
  • Build Date: 1942
  • Building Architect: G. Stanley Wilson
  • Landmark Designation Date: May 22, 2003
  • Miscellaneous:
    • One of the premier tile companies of the era—Gladding, McBean and Company—produced all of the colorful and noteworthy ceramic and terra cotta tiles that decorate both the interior and exterior of the building.
    • A series of murals depicting Southern California history was painted by Helen Lundeberg for the council chambers.

Newspaper Articles

Fullerton News Tribune

1936, 10-01;FNT 1949, 11-03;FNT
1938, 07-23;FNT 1955, 05-18;FNT
1939, 09-16;FNT 1958, 01-18;FNT
1939, 09-25;FNT 1992, 10-22;FNT
1939, 09-28;FNT 2002, 10-31;FNT
1939, 11-07;FNT
1941, 06-28;FNT, A
1941, 06-28;FNT, B
1941, 06-30;FNT
1942, 01-05;FNT

Other Publications

2018, 12-01;Fullerton Observer

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