After many years, and many splinters, my brother George and I recently finished our latest project.
For those that bought into the anti-recall propaganda that I’m some sort big-time developer, well here you go: I moved a 375 sq.ft. house about 200 feet and restored it!
To read more about my big downtown development project please read the article by The OC Weekly’s Brandon Ferguson, here.
#1 by The Fullerton Harpoon on March 20, 2012
Congrats on your erection.
#2 by Erik Wehn on March 20, 2012
LOL!
#3 by just a guy on March 20, 2012
Awww, that’s a cute little guy.
#4 by Friendly Neighbor on March 20, 2012
When is the tour?
#5 by Erin on March 20, 2012
375 sq ft? That’s smaller then Nixon’s birth home. LoL
#6 by Vintage on March 20, 2012
To accomplish such a project, Fullerton architect Frank LLoyd Crane, Mr. Redevelopment Galvan and lobbyst Ackerman must have been commissioned. Additionally, extensive Redevelopment money must have been spent.
Or else, talent, passion and private money really works!
#7 by Archy Arch on March 20, 2012
Frank Lloyd Crane for the win!
#8 by Terry Galvan on March 20, 2012
Oh, we already have a developer!
#9 by DQ on March 20, 2012
Well, that’s a cool article — nice job on the Schumacher Notary house!
#10 by Did Albert "Albey" Rincon Rape a Fullerton College Student OCT 27th 2011? on March 20, 2012
Congrats on a job well done.
#11 by Johnny Donut on March 20, 2012
Is that where you keep your wads of Redevelopment cash?
#12 by Erin on March 20, 2012
Is it purely for historical or rent-able space for a business?
#13 by admin on March 20, 2012
Erin, it’s now a small house and we added 200 sq. ft. to it.
#14 by Anonymous on March 21, 2012
buried in coffee cans under the hardwoods, no doubt.
#15 by truthseeker on March 20, 2012
Clear violation of the Redevelopment Agency Agreement. Subsection 2345-3411.29998-dirt for a garden-not allowed-must eat GMO produce from Wal Mart.
#16 by Too bad on March 20, 2012
May the fate of its previous owner be the future of its current owner.
#17 by Anonymous on March 20, 2012
Whoa! Arent you a bitter bald fuck?
Who bloused you this morning?
#18 by Fred Alcazar on March 20, 2012
Lol. McKinley bloused Fullerton.
#19 by DQ on March 20, 2012
Wow, that’s not cool, and karma always comes back around….
#20 by Greg Diamond on March 21, 2012
I join you in hoping that someday after his demise, someone moves Tony’s house 200′, just for the hell of it. That must have been what you meant, right?
#21 by Kimchi Boogaloo on March 20, 2012
Contents: One solid gold toilet and an inter-dimensional wormhole.
#22 by Foo on March 20, 2012
How many wetbacks are you going to pack into that box, Slumloard?
#23 by Fred Alcazar on March 20, 2012
“Slumloard?”
The GED hard at work!
#24 by Anonymous on March 20, 2012
Not all stupid people are racist but all racist people are stupid.
#25 by merijoe on March 20, 2012
wetback??? I think I heard my grandpappy use that term. derrrrrr. what an id.
#26 by mala sangre on March 21, 2012
surprised he didn’t say pepper belly. ahh the good ol’ days
#27 by worthwhile news on March 20, 2012
Refreshing account of how restoration is done with integrity.
#28 by Ackerman's Dick on March 20, 2012
Hey you need a lobbyist for that project?
#29 by Erin on March 20, 2012
Envy and Jealousy at its best. Next it’s gluttony.
#30 by vw type 53a on March 20, 2012
Envy, jealousy and gluttony are alive and well here in Fullerton; some say it’s everywhere you are,,,we all know who’s who.
#31 by vw type 53a on March 20, 2012
…and some look more stoned than others lol.
#32 by plain ornery on March 20, 2012
The amazing thing is, that this building survived so long from the termites.
#33 by Anonymous on March 20, 2012
So is it for rent?….looks nice
#34 by admin on March 20, 2012
It’s just been rented to a nice feller who’s moving to Fullerton from up north.
#35 by Anonymous on March 20, 2012
cool, congratulations.
#36 by Fullerton Lover on March 20, 2012
One of the things that a majority of people don’t realize about Tony Bushala is that he isn’t a developer per se, he’s truly a preservationist of this town and the buildings within them that we’ve all grown to love.
How can you not respect that?
My only personal regret, is that Tony wasn’t around to save Leo Fender’s original workshop, which was originally located in downtown Fullerton.
#37 by Vintage on March 20, 2012
Wow…the Ackerman/Jones/Bankhead/McKinley forces are insecure, evidenced by lame comments.
Hey Administrator, isn’t it hard to have a “battle of wits with unarmed opponents!”
#38 by Bob from Baltimore on March 20, 2012
There afraid he’s going to subdivide the building into condos and corner the market in that area
#39 by Vintage on March 20, 2012
Maybe you should name after one of Fullertons finest, Village Flory or Meyer, or Armstrong, or Wilson, or Clesceri, or Keller, or Sellers, or wait a couple of months and dedicate to the recall. Seems appropriate considering the buildings’ past history of demise.
#40 by Mean Dude on March 20, 2012
Almost as old as Bankhead. Peppier.
#41 by Rat's Ass on March 20, 2012
If only you’d plastered it with fake brick, then it could’ve subsidized by redevelopment.
#42 by SherBear on March 20, 2012
Amazing what crawls out of the gutter when:
A) Facts come out to show just cause to recall the three heads on the chopping block.
B) More and more “steppin’ on their own weenies” occur by these three and their supporters.
C) Anything comes out to disprove the picture the anti recaller try to paint of Tony.
Tony, way to go, my friend. I’d like to hear details next time we’re able to get together.
Proud to call you my friend.
#43 by Fullerton Lover on March 20, 2012
Way off topic, however I watched this clip and thought that this illustrates perfectly the reason why Repuglicans like Rick Santorum should never be allowed to be President of the United States.
The Pastor sort of reminded me of Doc Jones a little bit so I thought I’d share…
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/03/19/dennis-terry-rick-santorum_n_1364414.html?ref=topbar
#44 by Erin on March 20, 2012
Tony, you and George did a fine job restoring the house. Congratulations!
#45 by streets of fullerton on March 20, 2012
Richard’s barber shop, one of the last original pre redevelopement shops on harbor just closed its Doors. The decor was always the same for as long as I can remember. Two asian girls where scraping his sign off the window where it appears a nail salon may open. I don’t know why it closed and have never met MR. Richard Garcia but it feels like the end of an era.
#46 by Reality Is on March 20, 2012
Tony,
This really is cool stuff. Not sure if it’s just timing to show something you did on your own or not, but either way it’s nice when people do cool restorations of property that would otherwise be long gone.
Congrats.
#47 by Age of Anonymity on March 20, 2012
It’s VERY nice and of course it’s timing, RI.
#48 by lucky on March 20, 2012
I am shocked to hear that Richard’s closed. We knew Val,the former owner. This is sad news.
#49 by lucky on March 20, 2012
Richard’s answering service says he broke his hip and plans to be back. It is dated March 14th
#50 by streets of fullerton on March 20, 2012
Houses of the early era in fullerton where moved around and had similar building materials.A large house that used to be on Harbor north of Chapman was moved north 4 blocks on Brookdale.
If you live in a house that was built before 1940 you can see a picture of it photographed from the 1978 Architectural Building Survey, taken by the city of Fullerton to document every building in Fullerton built before 1940. http://ipac.cityoffullerton.com/ipac20/ipac.jsp?session=S332I81843F10.912&profile=main&lang=eng&logout=true&startover=true
#51 by streets of fullerton on March 20, 2012
just type your address in the search box
#52 by streets of fullerton on March 20, 2012
The second photographic project will add 200 historic photographs to the library catalog that were taken in Fullerton in the late 1800s and early 1900s. These photographs were designated “Centennial Collection” just type in keyword like “train depot.”
http://ipac.cityoffullerton.com/ipac20/ipac.jsp?session=1332284H004D1.966&menu=search&aspect=basic_search&npp=10&ipp=20&spp=20&profile=main&ri=&index=.GW&term=fullerton+centennial+collection&x=0&y=0&aspect=basic_search
#53 by nipsey on March 21, 2012
Centennial Collection aka buildings we’ll be ‘dozing to build some new ugly crap.
#54 by Tom on March 20, 2012
Crony Capitalism at its worst.
#55 by The Fullerton Harpoon on March 20, 2012
Lol. Yes. Another boondoggle!
#56 by Albey Al on March 20, 2012
Thanks Tony, I cant wait to move in and do sit ups on the porch
#57 by Reality Is on March 20, 2012
LOL Albey you funny sucker.
#58 by PantheraLeo on March 20, 2012
Such a massive number of comments regarding a high quality privately funded project demonstrates the community’s hunger for the post government Redevelopment era.
#59 by lucky on March 20, 2012
I am tired of hearing all the negativism about Tony. I don’t know him but it’s obvious the old boy network has it out for him only because what he wants done in the city doesn’t line their coffers.
#60 by Chris Thompson on March 20, 2012
But Tony, how were you able to pull this off without owning 3/5ths of the council? I don’t understand?
#61 by vw type 53a on March 20, 2012
lol
#62 by Erin on March 20, 2012
Good one Chris.
#63 by Peaches on March 20, 2012
Excellent job! Best wishes to the new resident for a long and enjoyable stay in the house.
#64 by plain ornery on March 20, 2012
I remember several years ago when the RDA was flexing their muscles, many of the old “plantation” houses that were on property they wanted to condemn and take by eminent domain were labeled as “cracker boxes”.
This may have been part of the multi-$million fiasco to move the McDonalds closer to Fullerton College. or before??
The mind is a wonderful thing to lose!
#65 by SAE on March 20, 2012
Nice to see Erin on TV tonight. I understand TV adds like 100lbs to your appearance. Love that porn star look Ron is going for. The guys at the frat play a drinking game when that skinny blonde tweekers chick talks. Whenever she sez “you guys, or really” we drink. Love the show you guys are great!
#66 by Alby Al on March 21, 2012
what other drinking games do you and the guys play? Anyone want to do shots off my abs?
#67 by Spunky on March 22, 2012
A few words to add to the game
Ridiculous!
You don’t work for me!
Steppn on your own weenie!
evil!
I love fullerton!
Justice for Kelly!
#68 by Spunky on March 22, 2012
Oh Wait!
last but not least
Goodrich!
#69 by Fullerton PD Warns of Sex Predator in North Fullerton! on March 20, 2012
http://gregsebourn.blogspot.com/2012/03/fullerton-pd-warns-of-sex-predator-in.html
#70 by Anonymous on March 20, 2012
Except for the mustache. The description fits Albey Rincon to a T.
#71 by Steve Brow on March 21, 2012
Albey does not look as short as 5’6″. Am I wrong?
#72 by Richard Stache on March 21, 2012
Hmm… depends on who you ask.
#73 by Vladimir Putin on March 22, 2012
Lookskis like a runtski to me.
#74 by vw type 53a on March 20, 2012
Pass 2nd grade spelling much? Didn’t think so. The money shot is waiting for you SAE…jackass (although I might be in on that drinking game lol).
#75 by Rat's Ass on March 20, 2012
Hey, he said he was in a frat. You can’t expect those guys to spell.
#76 by Anonymous on March 20, 2012
What happened to Boss Hog and The Perverted Yoda?
#77 by plain ornery on March 20, 2012
There seems to be a break-down in communications in Fullerton. I just read Gregs’ blog about the sex molester in the vicinity of Las Palmas/Flintridge.
Shown was a FPD alert on these incidents. The question is: who the hell did they alert?
At least put a static on Channel Three.
#78 by Roy Fullerton Schumacher on March 20, 2012
Even though my dad committed suicide at the age of 90, I was the first child born in Fullerton. True story!
#79 by Bony Tushala on March 20, 2012
Awesome! This is going look great in the hood next to my other “relocated” houses! FTT members love to live in historic buildings!
#80 by Fullerton Heritage on March 20, 2012
According to my estimation, this Schumacher building is perhaps the oldest functioning building in Fullerton.
Congratulations!
#81 by Steve Schell on March 20, 2012
Congrats Tony and George on successful completion of a very worthwhile project. The article does your effort justice. Where is the building located now? I surfed around on Google Maps and couldn’t find it.
Surely by now the Three Blind Lice must have completed many similar projects given their many years of dedication to the city. I’ve been looking, but so far have found only mountains of stucco-coated craaaaap.
#82 by admin on March 21, 2012
Steve, thanks for the encouraging words. My family and I are fortunate to have the opportunity to preserve and restore some of Fullertons history. Here’s a partial list of projects we’ve completed in downtown Fullerton:
The Elephant Packing House – 1924 (National Register)
The Ice House – 1902 (Local Register)
The Byrum Residence – 1924
The Santa Fe Depot – 1929 (National Register)
The First Mutual Savings & Loan Bld. – 1933 (Local Register)
The Schumacher – 1889 (what now appears to be the oldest functioning building in Fullerton).
The Cooke House – 1915 (Significant structure)
And before I forget, The Schumacher is located at 122.5 E. Truslow Ave., just behind yet another beauty whos name escapes my memory.
Now come to think about it, the Recallees might be right; I am a downtown developer of a sort.
#83 by Erin on March 21, 2012
None of the 3 clowns pocket developers hold a candle to the Bushala’s. What a classy family and I’m proud to know you.
#84 by Citzen M on March 21, 2012
Those of us, that were, have liscences, and dont have small children at home,can you say the same?
#85 by Friendly Neighbor on March 21, 2012
We also know who the creepy molesters are Rincon Jr. (insert wink)
#86 by truthseeker on March 21, 2012
You know when scared animals are cornered they defecate all over themselves. Boy George and you guys would make a great MTV reality show. The greek moniker reminds me of sewer nights down on the peninsula. Back in those days we would drink to good things and good times. I digress. We have now a new breed of the brotherhood that sports black uniforms and lusts after shiny skulls, blood and the demonic. You get your cowardly kicks off of mocking courageous women who would be ashamed to be your mothers. Come on down to microphone some Tuesdays and tell your stories. Get on camera and we can analyze the craters on your mugs. We can have our own drinking game and name them all. I will bring the jagermeister bearing the symbol of your deity.
#87 by Friendly Neighbor on March 21, 2012
Mmmmmmm……Jagermeister! I’m in!
#88 by Erin on March 21, 2012
Can you say, 1, 2, 3, floor? LoL
#89 by Citizen M on March 21, 2012
no…we know what happened last time, Im rewinding the video right now….call it exhibit A.
#90 by Erin on March 21, 2012
LoL, more video? Holy crap!
#91 by The Fullerton Harpoon on March 21, 2012
Speaking of moving something 200′ didn’t Bankhead want to move the McDonald’s 200′ and wasn’t that going to cost $6,000,000?
#92 by Erin on March 21, 2012
Not the sharpest tool in the shed now is he?
#93 by Citizen M on March 22, 2012
Your killing me larry!!!!!!
#94 by mr. boo on March 24, 2012
HAY TONY: you know that picturesque house on the southwest corner of Wilshire and Malden. I think it’s a law office now? I want it. Use some of your Armenian pull and buy it and give it to me. I WANT IT!!!