Atascadero Administration Building

The Atascadero Administration Building is the historic facility where Atascadero City Hall conducts operations. W.D. Bliss designed the building,[2] began construction in 1914 and completed in 1918.

Atascadero Administration Building
Location6500 Palma Ave., Atascadero, California
Coordinates35°29′22″N 120°40′03″W
Built1918
ArchitectWalter Danforth Bliss
Architectural styleItalian Renaissance
Restored2006
Restored byPfeiffer Partners Architects
NRHP reference No.77000336
CHISL No.958[1]
Designated NRHPNovember 17, 1977

History of use

The building is now a California Historical Landmark.[1]

Earthquake damage and restoration

The building was damaged in the 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. "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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