After World War II, the Pasadena Chamber of Commerce annually selected as honored guests two members from the two football teams – USC and Penn State – who played at […]
Horace Blair Honored at Rose Bowl Kickoff Banquet
Video Observer: Hiking Through Hillcrest Park History on Fullerton Heritage Walking Tour
This May, in celebration of National Preservation Month, Fullerton Heritage hosted free historic walking tours of downtown Fullerton and Hillcrest Park. Their tours are typically $5, so I decided to take advantage […]
Video Observer: Looking Back at Fullerton’s Silent Film Star Sharon Lynn
When I recently visited the Fullerton Public Library’s website, I read an entry on their “Fullerton’s Female Trailblazers” page about a silent film actress named Sharon Lynn, who was known as La […]
The appeal of major site plan for 801-811 Acacia Ave and 1580 Kimberly Ave was denied
Bob Lindell, representing Fullerton Heritage, the applicant for this appeal, said that they were seeking a continuance for a couple of weeks because they met with the developer and had discussions with […]
On the City Council Agenda for March 19, 2024
Only two items on the regular agenda, but one on the consent calendar (#7) is also worth looking at: Item 15 concerns Short Term Rentals (STR). Currently, the Planning Commission makes all […]
On the City Council agenda: March 5
The agenda for the March 5 City Council meeting is only two items. Item 11: The consideration of an appeal of a Planning Commission decision to approve a 185,000 plus sq.ft. warehouse […]
Video Observer: Original Fullerton College Buildings Recognized as Historic District
Recently, I learned from Fullerton Heritage President Ernie Kelsey that a portion of Fullerton College has now been designated as a historic district. It encompasses the core of the college, with multi-level […]
FULLERTON HERITAGE PRESENT THE CLEAVER HOUSE
FULLERTON HERITAGE PRESENT THE CLEAVER HOUSE 519 West Fern Drive LOCAL LANDMARK NO. 57 In March 1927, Arthur Wedell Cleaver, Sr. (1860-1943) and his fourth wife, Kathryn (1878-1942), known as Teenie, received […]
Fullerton Heritage asks the public to save this cottage
Yes, you read that right, this home can be yours for only $1, but it needs to be relocated ASAP. Currently located in Downtown Fullerton, the current owner has it scheduled […]
City Council December 20 Meeting: Preserving Our History at 330 West Whiting Avenue
The resolution to allow the owner of 330 W Whiting Avenue to enter a contract with the City was passed unanimously. The Mills Act (adopted by the City in 2020) allows owners […]
Fullerton Heritage presents Local Landmark No. 4: Amerige Brothers Real Estate Office
336 West Commonwealth Avenue Constructed in 1887 in Anaheim by two German carpenters, then transported to the southwest corner of Spadra Road (Harbor Boulevard) and Commonwealth Avenue, this small office (320-square feet) […]
Fullerton Heritage Presents Local Landmark No. 6: Royer House
(1230 West Orangethorpe Avenue) One of the few examples of Dutch Colonial Revival in Fullerton, the Royer House, was designed for Max and Mildred Royer by Anaheim Master Architect M. Eugene Durfee […]
Fullerton Heritage Presents Local Landmark #14: California Hotel
The California Hotel, now Villa del Sol (305 N Harbor Blvd), opened as a Class A hotel on January 15, 1922, with 22 apartments, 55 guest rooms, 10 first floor storefronts, two […]
Fullerton Heritage Celebrates 30th Anniversary
For the past 30 years, Fullerton Heritage, a non-profit benefit corporation of over 150 members, has dedicated itself to preserving Fullerton’s past for future generations. The all-volunteer organization has been very active […]
Fullerton Heritage presents Local Landmark 89: Harry G. Maxwell House
In July 1919, the Fullerton Chamber of Commerce, along with other local organizations, adopted resolutions designating the “Spanish style” as the preferred architectural style in the City. An early important developer, Harry […]
Fullerton Heritage Presents: Local Landmark – Russell House
Constructed in 1903, the impressive Colonial Revival home at 516 West Amerige Avenue was originally situated in the 100 block of West Commonwealth Avenue and then moved to its current location in […]
Fullerton: A “Preserve America Community”
Entering Fullerton city limits on Chapman Avenue, one sees a sign that says Fullerton is a “Preserve America Community.” It turns out that the Preserve America Program, a federal initiative developed to […]
‘Pastoral California’ Mural and YMCA Sign Designated Local Landmarks
Two local icons of history and culture, the “Pastoral California” mural at Fullerton Union High School and the neon YMCA sign (visible from Harbor Blvd. near St. Jude Medical Center), received official […]
