A colored photo of the current view of Wilshire Auditorium, taken in 2017.

Current View of School, 2017

A colored photo of the exterior detail of Wilshire School, taken in 2008.

Exterior Detail of School, 2008

A black and white photograph of Wilshire School, taken in 1978 for the Historical Building Survey

Historical Building Survey - School, 1978

A colored photo of the current view of Wilshire Auditorium, taken in 2017.

Current View of Auditorium, 2017

A black and white photograph of the early exterior of Wilshire Auditorium.

Early Exterior of Auditorium

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

Historical Building Survey - Auditorium, 1978

A colored photo of the detail of the Wilshire Auditorium Doors, taken in 2008.

Detail of Auditorium Doors, 2008

A colored photo of the lobby of the Wilshire Auditorium, taken in 2009.

Auditorium Lobby, 2009

A colored photo of the interior of Wilshire Auditorium, taken in 2009.

Interior of Auditorium, 2009

Historical Documents

Local Landmark Application

Historical Building Survey

Fullerton Heritage Building Profile

Quick Facts

Did You Know? With a glowing yellow light bulb.

Historic Name: Wilshire School
Current Name: School of Continuing Education
Address: 315 East Wilshire Avenue, Fullerton, CA 91832
Build Date: 1936
Building Architect: Donald Kirby
Landmark Designation Date: October 22, 1980
Miscellaneous:
- Donald Beach Kirby, one of Orange County's early architects, was responsible for many of the Streamline Moderne homes on Balboa Island.
- Wilshire Junior High School closed its doors to students in 1979 and was sold to the NOOCCD in 1980.

Newspaper Articles

Fullerton News Tribune

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1934, 11-21;FNT

1936, 04-03;FNT

1961, 11-24;FNT

1968, 10-24;FNT

1979, 12-12;FNT

1980, 08-13;FNT

1981, 11-11;FNT

1982, 10-15;FNT

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