National Register of Historic Places

Administration Building, Atascadero Colony

Atascadero, San Luis Obispo County, California
Listed
November 17, 1977
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
77000336

About this property

The Atascadero Administration Building is a historic facility in Atascadero, California. W.D. Bliss designed the building. Now serving as the city hall of Atascadero, this Romanesque gem of Central California was built starting in 1914, of light rosy yellow brick fired from local clays. The building is now a California Historical Landmark, #958. It is also on the National Register of Historic Places. The building was damaged in the 2003 San Simeon Earthquake and was closed for 10 years during a period of significant restoration. The city reopened the building in August 2013.

Location

6500 Palma Ave.
Atascadero, San Luis Obispo County, California
35.48971, -120.66710

Categories

COMMUNITY PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENTCOMMERCEEXPLORATION/SETTLEMENTPOLITICS/GOVERNMENTARCHITECTURESOCIAL HISTORY
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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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When was Administration Building, Atascadero Colony listed on the National Register?

Administration Building, Atascadero Colony was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on November 17, 1977.

What type of historic resource is Administration Building, Atascadero Colony?

Administration Building, Atascadero Colony is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Administration Building, Atascadero Colony?

The period of significance for Administration Building, Atascadero Colony is recorded as the industrial era.

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