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

Schumacher Building

Photographed by Tatiana Zavala, February 16, 2025

1. Schumacher Building Marker

Inscription.
City of Fullerton
Local Landmark No. 71

Schumacher Building
Built 1905

Erected 2013 by Fullerton Heritage. (Marker Number 71.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1905.

Location. 33° 52.319′ N, 117° 55.427′ W. Marker is in Fullerton, California, in Orange County. It can be reached from North Harbor Boulevard. Building now occupied by Salon Lujon and top floor residences. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 216 N Harbor Boulevard, Fullerton CA 92832, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Greater Los Angeles

and in the Peninsular Ranges.

It is also on the American Pacific Coast.

Globally, it is in North America,

on the Ring of Fire,

in the Pacific Rim,

in the Western Hemisphere,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain

and also Mexico’s Alta California.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Chapman Building (within shouting distance

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of this marker); California Hotel (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); El Camino Real (about 400 feet away); Fullerton Library (about 500 feet away); Westwood Apartments (about 700 feet away); Odd Fellows Lodge (about 800 feet away); Fullerton Masonic Temple (approx. 0.2 miles away); Fullerton Post Office (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fullerton.

More about this marker. Marker is behind the building (east side of the building) near the parking lots

Also see . . . Schumacher Building - Fullerton Heritage. This two-story masonry structure was constructed in 1905, in two stages by builder Julian E. Thomas. The structure has ground level commercial storefronts and a second story façade of rough surfaced stone designed with a series of multi-paned windows under projecting lintels. As one of the oldest commercial buildings in Fullerton, it is remarkable for its stone and concrete block construction – a departure from the commonly used unreinforced brick. The building was constructed for Fullerton pioneer Peter A. Schumacher Schumacher served a city building inspector,

Photographed by Tatiana Zavala, February 16, 2025

2. Schumacher Building Marker

justice of the peace, notary public, and school superintendent while amassing a small fortune in the real estate business before retiring in 1919. Fancying himself an architect, Schumacher designed businesses and houses around the city, including this building. He reserved part of the second story specifically for his residence – a large six-room flat with modern improvements for its time. He lived in the building until 1933 (Submitted on March 4, 2025, by Tatiana Zavala of Orange County, California.)

Credits. This page was last revised on March 8, 2025. It was originally submitted on March 4, 2025, by Tatiana Zavala of Orange County, California. This page has been viewed 227 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 4, 2025, by Tatiana Zavala of Orange County, California. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.