Our History
A vision, realized.
From the restoration of the historic Tulare Hotel to the campus of today.
Since 1976
Built on the vision of John Tutelian.
The vision of John Tutelian, Civic Center Square was established in 1976 with the adaptive rehabilitation of the historic Tulare Hotel into modern, highly efficient Class A office space. From there, the campus grew building by building — always with the same intent: good places to be downtown.
1976
The Tulare Hotel restored
The historic Tulare Hotel is adaptively rehabilitated into modern, efficient Class A office space — the first chapter of the campus.
1985
The Galleria opens
The well-known and highly successful Galleria opens with its cluster of restaurants and retail services, quickly becoming a downtown gathering place.
1990s
The campus grows
From the 1970s into the 1990s, Civic Center Square expands with both rehabilitated historic buildings and new modern office buildings.
2000s
A new century
The 2440 Tulare Street Building and the Parking Pavilion and Shops rise — and in 2000, the Crescent Building opens with additional restaurants and retail services.