Historic Architecture Preserved in Downtown Fullerton

Downtown Fullerton is the historical center of the city. In the past 20 years, this area has enjoyed a renaissance with an influx of specialty restaurants, sidewalk cafes, and unique shops. Many of its historic buildings have been rehabilitated and readapted. There are dozens of historic buildings in downtown so this blog article only touches the surface of what is available to explore. Pictured below is the Chapman Building which is considered the cornerstone of Downtown Fullerton. It was considered the tallest building in Orange County when it was built in 1923.

Chapman Building -- 110 E. Wilshire, Fullerton, Ca.

Railroad Depots are Downtown Fullerton Treasures

Downtown Fullerton is anchored by two beautiful historic railroad depots. They have both been renovated and are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The Union Pacific Depot, pictured below, was built in 1922 and represents the Mission Revival architectural style. This facility established Fullerton as the rail center of North Orange County. It currently serves as a restaurant, the Old Spaghetti Factory.

Union Pacific Railroad Depot -- 110 E. Santa Fe Ave., Fullerton Ca. 92832

Short Tour of California State University, Fullerton

California State University, Fullerton, was founded in 1957. Architect Howard van Heuklyn oversaw the construction of this campus which actually occurred in the 1960s. The older buildings have a futuristic design which was popular in that era. Pictured below is Langsdorf Hall, which is the university's primary administration building and the gateway to the campus.

Langsdorf Hall -- 1971

Historic Houses on the Campus of Cal State Fullerton

The campus of California State University, Fullerton, was founded in 1957. In addition to its modern buildings, it also holds three beautiful historic houses that pre-date the university, each with its own unique history and architecture. Each of these houses has been fully renovated to preserve their historical character while also serving practical functions for the university at large.

Heritage House -- Fullerton Arboretum