Commonwealth Main: Farewell Party, Demolition, & Ground Breaking
February 13th, 2011
Press Releases:
FULLERTON – The Fullerton Boys & Girls Club bid farewell to its longtime home on Commonwealth Avenue last week, in preparation for the building's demolition in mid-February.
The building, which was the club's home for more than half a century, will make way for a new community center and club space slated for completion in 2012 ... Read more
Memories were shared and a few tears shed as construction crews began demolition of the Boys and Girls Club of Fullerton on Wednesday morning. Fred Johnson, the club’s Chief Professional Officer, watched wistfully as a giant tractor ripped through the roof and walls. “Imagine if you had 150 kids over to your house every day,” he lamented, noting the destruction made him sad ... Read more
Groundbreaking ceremonies have been slated for Tuesday, March 1, for the new $28 million community center in Amerige Park.
The ceremony will begin at 4 p.m. at the park, which is located at 340 W. Commonwealth Ave., in Amerige Park. The ceremony is open to the public ... Read more
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Photos - Ground Breaking
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