Atascadero Administration Building

United States historic place
Atascadero Administration Building
California Historical Landmark No. 958[1]
35°29′22″N 120°40′03″W / 35.48945°N 120.667467°W / 35.48945; -120.667467
Built1918
ArchitectWalter Danforth Bliss
Architectural styleItalian Renaissance
Restored2006
Restored byPfeiffer Partners Architects
NRHP reference No.77000336
CHISL No.958[1]
Designated NRHPNovember 17, 1977

The Atascadero Administration Building is a historic facility in Atascadero, California. W.D. Bliss designed the building. [2] 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.

History of use

The building is now a California Historical Landmark, #958.[1] It is also on the National Register of Historic Places.

Earthquake damage and restoration

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.[3]

References

  1. ^ a b "Atascadero Administration Building". Office of Historic Preservation, California State Parks. Retrieved April 24, 2017.
  2. ^ Marjorie R. Mackey (September 14, 1975). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Administration Building - Atascadero / Veterans' Memorial Building - Atascadero". National Park Service. Retrieved April 27, 2017. With three photos from 1952, 1967, 1969.
  3. ^ "Historic City Hall". City of Atascadero. 16 November 2016. Retrieved April 25, 2017.
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