Historical Documents

National Register Application
Local Landmark Application
Fullerton Heritage Building Profile
Dedication Program, 1934
Rededication Program, 1997
Rededication Info, 1997

Quick Facts

Did You Know? With a glowing yellow light bulb.

  • Historic Name: "Pastoral California" Mural
  • Address: 201 East Chapman Avenue, Fullerton, CA 92832
  • Build Date: 1934
  • Mural Artist: Charles Kassler II
  • Landmark Designation Date: March 16, 2021
  • Miscellaneous:
    • The fresco was whitewashed with beige paint in 1939.
    • With the help of community volunteers, the mural was restored by Conserve Art Associates in 1997.
    • The wrought-iron gates at the north and south end of the covered arcade were handcrafted by FUHS students enrolled in the metal shop class of 1934.

Newspaper Articles

Fullerton News Tribune

1934, 07-25;FNT
1934, 09-27;FNT
1934, 11-20;FNT
1934, 11-22;FNT
1934, 11-23;FNT
1939, 08-30;FNT
1971, 02-27;FNT
1971, 11-08;FNT
1972, 01-28;FNT

Other Publications

1934, 04-07;Santa Ana Register
1934, 07-08;Los Angeles Times
1939, 09-01;Santa Ana Register
1995, 12-01;Fullerton Observer
1997, 03-14;OC Register
1997, 09-07;Los Angeles Times
2021, 03-18;Fullerton Observer

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New Fullerton Public Library hours due to Elevator Enhancement

Beginning Monday, June 2nd the library will be operating under adjusted hours while the building's elevators are under construction until August 5th. We anticipate the noise levels due to the construction to be very disruptive and have adjusted our hours to the following: Sunday - Monday: Closed | Tuesday - Thursday: 2:30pm-7pm | Friday: 2:30pm-5pm | Saturday: 11am-5pm