Historical Documents

Quick Facts

• Historic Name: Muckenthaler House and Gardens
• Current Name: Muckenthaler Cultural Center
• Address: 120 West Malvern Avenue, Fullerton, CA 92833
• Build Date: 1923
• Building Contractor: Evan J. Herbert
• Landmark Designation Date: June 18, 1980
• Miscellaneous:
  • Well-known architect Frank Benchley designed the home.
  • The Muckenthaler family donated the house and grounds to the City of Fullerton in 1965 for use as a Cultural Center.
  • Renovation by the city in 1984 helped to restore the buildings to the previous grandeur.