Fullerton Historic Theatre Foundation - Fox Theatre Fullerton

Orange County's Original Movie Palace

“Preservation is simply having the good sense to hold on to things that are well designed, that link us with our past in a meaningful way, and that have plenty of good use left in them.”

Richard Moe

President (Retired), National Trust for Historic Preservation

The Road to Restoration

The road to restoring the Fox Fullerton Theatre has been a long, arduous one, and we are not yet to the finish line. Over the years, many involved citizens have worked hard to move towards the goal of fully restoring the theater to its original grandeur…

FOX THEATRE 100 YEARS VIDEO

PHASE II CONSTRUCTION COMPLETE!

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FOX ARCIVES

PHASE II CONSTRUCTION BEGINS!

April 13, 2022

People in Fullerton have noticed the banners on the building...

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DARDEN AND SPECIAL GUESTS HOST VIRTUAL CHRISTMAS EVE SHOW AT THE FOX

December 22, 2021

Fullerton, CA (November 28th, 2020) – As 2020 came to...

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THE FOX’S TEA ROOM WINDOW PROJECT UNCOVERS HIDDEN WONDERS

December 22, 2021

Fullerton, CA (November 23rd, 2020) – If one was wondering...

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PHASE 2 CONSTRUCTION AT THE FOX PAVES THE WAY FOR CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY/OPENING IN 2021

December 22, 2021

Fullerton, CA (December 7, 2020) – Though it was saved...

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Origin Story

About The Fox

The Fox Fullerton was Orange County’s original movie palace. Built in 1925 by Charles and Stanley Chapman, it became the go-to place for silent movies, then “talkies", news of world events and Hollywood blockbusters. Through name changes, remodels, earthquakes, and political skirmishes on it’s fate for almost 100 years, the unrelinquishing love from the Fullerton community and its almost 100 year-old bones have held the Fox together for the next 100 years.