Brea in Orange County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Old City Hall

Photographed By Marcia Skelton, November 4, 2005

1. Old City Hall Marker

Inscription. The five-acre site for old City Hall was purchased in 1928 for $30,392.82. This Spanish Mediterranean-style building was dedicated in 1929 and housed Brea City Council chamber and offices, police, jail, fire, library, Municipal Court judge, Chamber of Commerce and banquet rooms.

Municipal offices moved in 1980. Restoration was led by the Brea Lions Scout Foundation in the 1990’s. The building is now used by the Boy and Girl Scouts of Brea and community groups.

Old City Hall was placed on the U.S. Dept of the Interior’s National Register of Historic Places on October 12, 1984.

Erected 2005 by The Grand Parlor, Native Sons of the Golden West.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the Native Sons/Daughters of the Golden West series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1928.

Location. 33° 54.88′ N, 117° 54.096′ W. Marker is in Brea, California, in Orange County. Marker is at the intersection of Brea Boulevard and Date Street, on the right when traveling south on Brea Boulevard. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 401 S Brea Blvd, Brea CA 92821, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Ralph E. Barnes Bandstand (within shouting distance of this marker); Richard Nixon in City Hall Park

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(about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Many a Child (about 300 feet away); Brea Plunge (about 300 feet away); City Hall Park (about 500 feet away); Brea Veterans Memorial (about 500 feet away); Brea American Legion Building (about 500 feet away); The Humming Bird (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Brea.

Also see . . . National Register of Historic Places Listing #84000917. (Submitted on June 25, 2021, by James King of San Miguel, California.)

Old City Hall and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Craig Baker, 2017

2. Old City Hall and Marker

Old City Hall image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Adam Margolis, June 5, 2022

3. Old City Hall

South side of building, looking north.

Old City Hall - 1928 image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Adam Margolis, June 5, 2022

4. Old City Hall - 1928

Brea Historical Landmark #1

Credits. This page was last revised on April 2, 2024. It was originally submitted on June 25, 2021, by James King of San Miguel, California. This page has been viewed 374 times since then and 59 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on June 25, 2021, by James King of San Miguel, California. 2. submitted on June 28, 2021, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 3, 4. submitted on June 9, 2022, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.