Octagon Building, Historical government building in downtown Santa Cruz, United States
The Octagon Building at 118 Cooper Street features red brick construction and an eight-sided architectural design that stands out in the downtown landscape.
Built in 1882 as the County Hall of Records, the structure remained intact through the 1894 fire that destroyed many surrounding buildings including the courthouse.
The building represents a period of architectural experimentation in American design, when geometric shapes were incorporated into civic structures during the 1880s.
Located at the intersection of Front and Cooper Streets, the building maintains regular opening hours and connects to the Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History.
The structure survived the intense 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake while numerous brick buildings on Pacific Garden Mall experienced substantial damage.
Location: Santa Cruz
GPS coordinates: 36.97472,-122.02472
Latest update: March 13, 2025 12:30
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