A colored photo of the Fullerton Library (now Fullerton Museum Center), taken in 2020.

Current View, 2020

A black and white photograph of the Fullerton Library, taken in 1978 for the Historical Building Survey.

Historical Building Survey, 1978

A black and white photograph of the Fullerton Library's entrance on the east side of the building, taken in 1942.

Library Entrance East Side of Building, 1942

A black and white photograph of the Children's Entrance on the south side of the Fullerton Library building, taken in 1942.

Children's Entrance South Side of Building, 1942

A black and white photograph of a Children's Storytime in session with a full room at Fullerton Library.

Children's Storytime

A black and white photograph of the Los Angeles-based Judson Studio stained and leaded glass inside the Fullerton Library.

Judson Studio Glass

A black and white photograph of architect Vaughan during the construction of Fullerton Library in 1940.

Architect Vaughan During Construction, 1940

A black and white photograph of the Dedication Ceremony taking place at the Fullerton Library in 1942.

Dedication Ceremony, 1942

A vintage photograph of the interior of Fullerton Library, taken in 1942.

Library Interior, 1942

Historical Documents

Local Landmark Application

Historical Building Survey

Fullerton Heritage Building Profile

Fullerton Heritage Builder Profile - Carey

Fullerton Heritage Builder Profile - Vaughan

Dedication History, 1942

Dedication Program, 1942

Quick Facts

Did You Know? With a glowing yellow light bulb.

Historic Name: Fullerton Library
Current Name: Fullerton Museum Center
Address: 301 North Pomona Avenue, Fullerton, CA 92832
Build Date: 1941
Building Contractor: Ben Carey
Landmark Designation Date: October 22, 1980
Miscellaneous:
- Building's architect was Harry Vaughan who also designed the five initial buildings on the Fullerton College campus.
- The stained and leaded glass in the Children's Room, the Reference Room, and the Reading Room were provided by Los Angeles-based Judson Studios.

Newspaper Articles

Fullerton News Tribune

1938, 08-03;FNT

1938, 08-06;FNT

1940, 06-05;FNT

1940, 06-06;FNT

1940, 09-05;FNT

1940, 09-13;FNT

1942, 01-23;FNT

1968, 08-12;FNT

1975, 10-03;FNT

1980, 10-23;FNT

Other Publications

2018, 08-01;Fullerton Observer

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