Fullerton City Hall
National Register of Historic Places

Fullerton City Hall

Fullerton, Orange County, California
Listed
May 21, 2003
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
03000424

About this property

The historic Fullerton Police Station, formerly Fullerton City Hall, at 237 W. Commonwealth Ave. in Fullerton, California, was built during 1939 to 1942. It was designed in Mission Revival style by influential architect G. Stanley Wilson, and was made of poured concrete. Ceramic tiles and terra cotta for the project were produced by Gladding, McBean and Company. The current city hall, at 303 W. Commonwealth Avenue, is in the New Formalism style of architect. The front arches are inspired by the original city hall and the terra cotta color salutes the roofing material used in the first city hall. The historic building has included the Fullerton Police Department, the Fullerton Jail and the Wayne H. Bornhoft Facility. It has served as a city hall, a courthouse, and a meeting hall.

Location

237 W. Commonwealth Ave.
Fullerton, Orange County, California
33.87262, -117.93025

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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 Fullerton City Hall listed on the National Register?

Fullerton City Hall was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 21, 2003.

What type of historic resource is Fullerton City Hall?

Fullerton City Hall is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Fullerton City Hall?

The period of significance for Fullerton City Hall is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1939.

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