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.
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| Location | 6500 Palma Ave., Atascadero, California |
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| Coordinates | 35°29′22″N 120°40′03″W / 35.48945°N 120.667467°W |
| Built | 1918 |
| Architect | Walter Danforth Bliss |
| Architectural style | Italian Renaissance |
| Restored | 2006 |
| Restored by | Pfeiffer Partners Architects |
| NRHP reference No. | 77000336 |
| CHISL No. | 958[1] |
| Designated NRHP | November 17, 1977 |
History of use
editThe building is now a California Historical Landmark, #958.[1] It is also on the National Register of Historic Places.
Earthquake damage and restoration
editThe 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
edit- ^ a b "Atascadero Administration Building". Office of Historic Preservation, California State Parks. Retrieved April 24, 2017.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Historic City Hall". City of Atascadero. 16 November 2016. Retrieved April 25, 2017.
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