George C. Sellon

George C. Sellon (February 2, 1881—October 13, 1954)[1] was the first state architect of California.

He designed a number of important works, including some which are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Works include:

  • California Building, Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition, Seattle, WA 1908-1909
  • Cottage #1, Cottage #2, and Cottage #3 (1908), at California Polytechnic School, San Luis Obsipo, CA
  • California-Western States Life Insurance Company, Headquarters Building (1924-1925), Central Sacramento, Sacramento, CA
  • Colusa Unified School District, Colusa Union High School (1925–26), Colusa, CA 1926 Colusa CA
  • State of California, Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, Folsom State Prison (FSP), Represa, CA (built 1878-1880, modified ?)


  • Agnews Insane Asylum, 4000 Lafayette Ave. Santa Clara, CA Sellon & Hennings, McDougall, George [2]
  • Auburn City Hall and Fire House, 1103 High St. Auburn, CA Sellon, George Clinton [2]
  • Colusa High School and Grounds, 745 10th St. Colusa, CA Sellon,George C.[2]
  • Cranston-Geary House, 2101 G St. Sacramento, CA Sellon, George C.[2]
  • Lassen County Court House, Courthouse Square Susanville, CA Sellon, George C.[2]
  • Sonoma State Home--Main Building, 15000 Arnold Dr. Eldridge, CA Sellon & Hemmings [2]
  • Teacher Training School Building--San Diego State Normal School, 4345 Campus Ave. San Diego, CA Sellon, George C.[2]
  • One or more works in the Jackson Downtown Historic District, Roughly along Main St. from 215 Main St. to 14 Broadway Jackson, CA Sellon, George C.[2]

References
  1. "George Clinton Sellon". Pacific Coast Architect Database. Retrieved March 26, 2019.
  2. "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. November 2, 2013.


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