Oroville in Butte County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Gardella-Reece Building
Photographed By Ethan Phillips
1. Gardella-Reece Building Marker
Inscription.
Gardella-Reece Building. . 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).
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.)
Location. 39° 30.794′ N, 121° 33.393′ W. Marker is in Oroville, California, in Butte County. Marker 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.
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 156 times since then and 57 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.
