Atascadero Administration Building Explained

Atascadero Administration Building
Nrhp Type:NRHP
Designated Other1:California Historical Landmark
Designated Other1 Abbr:CHL
Designated Other1 Link:List of California Historical Landmarks
Designated Other1 Number:958
Location:6500 Palma Ave., Atascadero, California
Coordinates:35.4895°N -120.6675°W
Built:1918
Architect:Walter Danforth Bliss
Architecture:Italian Renaissance
Restored:2006
Restored By:Pfeiffer Partners Architects
Refnum:77000336
Designated Nrhp Type:November 17, 1977

The Atascadero Administration Building is a historic facility in Atascadero, California. W.D. Bliss designed the building. [1] 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. 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.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: [{{NRHP url|id=77000336}} National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Administration Building - Atascadero / Veterans' Memorial Building - Atascadero]. National Park Service. Marjorie R. Mackey . September 14, 1975 . April 27, 2017 . With .
  2. Web site: Historic City Hall . . 16 November 2016 . City of Atascadero . April 25, 2017 .