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

Gardella-Reece Building

Photographed by Ethan Phillips

1. Gardella-Reece Building Marker

Inscription. In 1911, Lawrence Gardella, an Oroville native and successful dredge operator, built this commercial structure to replace the historic Gem Saloon as part of Oroville’s prohibition movement, which was one of the finest in its day. The first floor housed various businesses over the years including the Oroville post office from 1915 to 1937. The second floor was built as residential and operated as a brothel during prohibition. This building was placed on the National Register of Historic Places as a contributor to the downtown Oroville Commercial District (No. 83001174).

Erected 2017 by Native Sons of the Golden West. (Marker Number 141-03.)

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 year for this entry is 1911.

Location. 39° 30.794′ N, 121° 33.393′ W. Marker is in Oroville, California, in Butte County. It is at the intersection of Huntoon Street and Miner's Alley, on the left when traveling north on Huntoon Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1340 Huntoon Street, 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: Gray Nurse Hardware (within shouting distance of this

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marker); First Liberty Pole In The West (within shouting distance of this marker); Butte County Court House at Oroville (within shouting distance of this marker); First Pharmacy (within shouting distance of this marker); Liberty Pole (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Butte County Courthouse Bricks (about 300 feet away); County Community Well (about 300 feet away); The American (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Oroville.

Gardella-Reece Building and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Ethan Phillips

2. Gardella-Reece Building and Marker

This view is looking north across Miner's Alley.

Gardella-Reece Building Marker Dedication image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Doug Love, August 5, 2017

3. Gardella-Reece Building Marker Dedication

Credits. This page was last revised on April 5, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 4, 2023, by James King of San Miguel, California. This page has been viewed 762 times since then and 47 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 4, 2023, by James King of San Miguel, California. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.