Oroville in Butte County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Historic Oroville Inn

Photographed by James King, August 5, 2017

1. Historic Oroville Inn Marker

Inscription. Construction of the Oroville Inn commenced in 1929 and was halted due to the Great Depression. Two hundred local residents, in an impressive display of community, came together to complete the Inn which opened June 1, 1930. They became shareholders and hired local craftsmen to complete the Oroville Inn. Their high standards for quality and pride of ownership shone through in all of the modern technologies and beautiful finishes.

After operating as a hotel for half a century, the property was sold and eventually fell into a state of significant disrepair. With a team of dedicated and tireless individuals and the support of community shareholders and craftsmen, the Oroville Inn was restored to her original glory in 2015.

Erected 2016. (Marker Number 139-08.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Native Sons/Daughters of the Golden West series list. A significant historical date for this entry is June 1, 1930.

Location. 39° 30.817′ N, 121° 33.267′ W. Marker is in Oroville, California, in Butte County. It is on Bird Street near Downer Street,

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on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2066 Bird St, Oroville CA 95965, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Sacramento Valley

and specifically in the Central Valley.

It is also on the American Pacific Coast.

Globally, it is in North America,

on the Ring of Fire,

in the Pacific Rim,

in the Western Hemisphere,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain

and also Mexico’s Alta California.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Edison Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Site of Boehme & Heep Saloon (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Site of First Oroville Bank (about 300 feet away); First Banking Institution in Ophir (about 400 feet away); Oroville State Theatre (about 400 feet away); The American (about 400 feet away); Gray Nurse Hardware (about 500 feet away); First Pharmacy (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Oroville.

Historic Oroville Inn image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James King, August 5, 2017

2. Historic Oroville Inn

Marker is to the left of the door and the fountain, behind the bench

<i>Oroville Inn</i> image. Click for full size.

courtesy of the California State University Chico Library, circa 1930

3. Oroville Inn

Credits. This page was last revised on July 2, 2021. It was originally submitted on July 1, 2021, by James King of San Miguel, California. This page has been viewed 1,506 times since then and 110 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 1, 2021, by James King of San Miguel, California. 3. submitted on July 2, 2021. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.