City of Orange
| The City of Orange was incorporated on April 6, 1888. However, Orange dates back to 1869 when Alfred Chapman and Andrew Glassell accepted 1,385 acres of land. The center of the town became known as the Plaza. The Plaza today along with the majority of the original one square mile town site, contain many homes and buildings dating to the early days of the City. |
Some Historical sites to see in the City of Orange are:
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American Legion Hall, Post 132
143 S. Lemon, Orange
American Legion Hall met for almost a decade in the basement of Orange City Hall. Post 132 organized in 1919.
The Exchange Fine Arts Gallery
195 S. Glassell Street, Orange
Formerly the Sunkist Orange County Fruit Exchange Building, the structure was constructed in 1922. A few years after the Exchange closed its doors in 1994, it was renovated and restored creating a fine art gallery with an Italian Renaissance-themed interior.
Pitcher Park
204 S Cambridge
Formerly the home of Henry and Grace Pitcher beginning in 1912. The property was gifted to the City of Orange in 1988. The park features stone pathways through the property which lead you around clumps of trees, a lively flower garden, and vegetable plots, and stone tables – some of which have inlaid checker/chess boards. Pitcher Park is also home to the Honey House and Orange Fire Museum.
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Dairy Treet
292 N. Glassell Street, Orange
Opened in 1949, Dairy Treet is known as Orange's oldest burger stand.
Watson Drugs & Soda Fountain
116 E. Chapman Ave, Orange
Watson is the oldest drugstore in Orange County and the oldest on going business in the City of Orange. It was established in 1899.
The Plaza and Old Town Orange Historic District
Plaza Park is located at the intersection of Glassell and Chapman. The Plaza conjures up images of Main Street, USA complete with outdoor dining, specialty shops, and the central Plaza Park. More than 60 antique dealers line the downtown streets, making Orange the antique capital of Southern California.
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Villa Park Orchards Association
190 N. Cypress, Orange
Orange’s Villa Park Orchards Association is one of only two operating packinghouses located in Orange County.
Grijalva Adobe Site
Rancho Santiago and Hewes
Original site of Juan Pablo Grijalva’s – the first ranchero, builder, and colonizer of Orange – Rancho Santiago de Santa Ana adobe home. The home has been destroyed, but a plaque marks the site of this California pioneer’s homestead.
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The Block of Orange - One City Boulevard, Orange, CA 92868
Orange County Zoo - 1 Irvine Park Road, Orange, CA 92869
Peters Canyon Regional Park - 8548 E. Canyon View Ave., Orange, CA 92869
Santiago Oaks Regional Park and Nature Center - 2145 N. Windes Drive, Orange, CA 92869
Tucker Wildlife Sanctuary - 29322 Modjeska Canyon Road, Orange, CA 92869
William Harding Nature Center - 1 Irvine Park Road, Orange, CA 92869
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The City of Orange also offers family activities. Here are a few of what they offer.
The Orange International Street Fair
Old Towne Orange
Veterans Day Tribute
Sunday, November 11 @ 2pm
Veterans Memorial at Depot Park
100 N. Atchison St., Orange 92866
18th Annual 3rd of July Celebration
Tuesday, July 3, 2012 from 4-9pm @ Fred Kelly Stadium/El Modena H.S.
For more information call (714) 744-7278 or email
Concerts in the Park
Beginning Wednesdays, July 11th, 7-8:30pm
@ Hart Park Band Shell, located off the 22 fwy. & Glassell St.
For more information call (714) 744-7274
Treats in the Streets Autumn Festival
Thursday, October 25th
@ Old Towne Orange Plaza Area
For more information call (714) 744-7278 or email
18th Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony
and Candlelight Choir ProcessionSunday, December 2nd
Old Towne Plaza Area
For more information call (714) 744-7278 or email
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