Oroville's Historic Preservation Tours

  - Cost:  Free
  - Sponsor: Oroville Hospital

About the Program:
The Historic Advisory Commission and Planning Commission created the annual Historic Preservation Award Program to honor outstanding achievements in historic preservation in Oroville. Each year, the Planning Commission selects recipients who demonstrate exceptional preservation, restoration, and ongoing stewardship of Oroville's historic buildings. 

Tour Information:
Four of the buildings will feature indoor tours, allowing visitors to go inside and learn about their history. The remaining three buildings are available for sidewalk viewing only, with yard signs detailing a brief history of each home.

The complete tour is easily walkable, as all properties are located within the downtown core. A walking maps are available at the Oroville Inn (2066 Bird St.)  and the City of Oroville (1735 Montgomery St.)

Open Door Tours:

1.  The Boynton Home (currently Minasian Law Firm)
      - Est. 1889 | 1681 Bird Street
      - Led by Planning Commissioner Natalie Sheard
2.  The State Theater
      - Est. 1928 | 1489 Myers Street
      - Led by Executive Director Cindy Daniluke
3.  The JM Clark Building (By Grace Atelier)
      - Est. 1856 | 1365 Myers Street
      - Led by building owners Gina and Linda Garcia
4.  The Washington Block
      - Est. 1856 | 1985 Montgomery Street
      - Led by building owner Lori Pierce

Sidewalk Viewings (Yard signs with brief histories will be posted):

1.  Swayne Home – Est. 1917 | 1135 Montgomery Street
2.  Hecker Home – Est. 1885 | 1620 Bird Street
3.  Huntington House – Est. 1910 | 1284 Montgomery Street