1769Government
Between 1769 and 1823, the Spanish Franciscans established 21 missions along the California coast, including the nearby Mission San Miguel Arcángel and Mission San Luis Obispo d...
1821Sports
In 1821, Mexico won its independence from Spain, and California became the Mexican province of Nueva California (later Alta California).
1833History
In 1833, the Mexican government secularized the mission lands.
1842Government
Mexican governor Juan Alvarado granted Rancho Atascadero to Trifon Garcia in 1842, and Pio Pico granted Pedro Estrada Rancho Asuncion in 1845.
1912History
After purchasing the Atascadero Ranch in 1912, Lewis put together a group of investors, paid J.H.
1913History
Lewis in 1913, the city grew to 29,773 people as of 2020.
1914History
In 1914, the land was surveyed and subdivided.
1918Architecture
Bliss of San Francisco, construction was completed in 1918 at a cost of $180,000.
1929Architecture
Another example of Atascadero's early architecture is the Carlton Hotel, built in 1929, located just west of the Sunken Gardens on El Camino Real, the city's main commercial str...
1979Government
The building housed the county library, Atascadero Historical Social Museum and then the city offices following incorporation in 1979.
1987Architecture
Vacant since 1987, the building was rejuvenated, costing an estimated $15 million and completed in 2003.
1990Crime
In the movie The Grifters (1990), Atascadero is mentioned as the place a former partner-in-crime of Myra Langtry, played by Annette Bening, has retired to — insinuating that he ...
2003Architecture
The centerpiece of Lewis' planned community was an Italian Renaissance-style building, which was the home to Atascadero City Hall and the Museum until it was damaged in the 2003...
2013Architecture
After significant upgrades and renovations, the building was reopened in August 2013.
2017History
In the 2017 Netflix series Godless, main character Roy Goode's older brother lives in Atascadero.