Old Towne Preservation Association

OTPA
Lawrence Test House
Lawrence Test House, photographed by Dennis Hill.

Community Involvement Meeting

Thursday, May 23, 2013

Jonathan Neal is inviting anyone interested in volunteering over to his home in Orange on Thursday, May 23rd, at 6:30pm to discuss upcoming events.

This is a great opportunity for anyone who has wanted to get more involved in our community.

Nancy Sanchez
Nancy Sanchez, voted Orange County’s Best Jazz Vocalist for 2012 and 2013.

Library Legacy Gala and Awards

June 2, 3:00pm - 7:00pm

The Orange Public Library Foundation will hold their Annual Library Legacy Awards and Gala on Sunday June 2, 2013 at the historic Ice House in Old Towne, Orange.

This year’s Gala will celebrate music with an afternoon Jazz Festival. The performers will be Nancy Sanchez, voted Orange County’s Best Jazz Vocalist for 2012 and 2013, and The York Quartet.

Fullerton Dewella Apartments
Fullerton Dewella Apartments, courtesy of Wikipedia.

Fullerton Heritage Home Tour

June 8, 2013

A first ever for Fullerton Heritage, the home tour will feature four significant properties in the historic Brookdale Heights neighborhood.

At a cost of $10 ($5 for Fullerton Heritage members), the public can walk along beautiful tree lined West Brookdale Place and take in Fullerton’s rich historic past as they learn about the beautiful Brookdale Heights neighborhood.

Plaza Review
The premiere edition of the Old Towne Orange Plaza Review.

General Meeting

June 27, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

You're invited to the second general meeting of the year, Thursday, June 27, at 6:30pm at the Orange Elk’s Lodge Banquet Room. Our speaker will be Mike Escobedo of the Orange Plaza Review.

RSVP

Cypress Street Schoolhouse, ca. 1945
Johnny Atliano with the Vasquez Family, in front of the Cypress Street Schoolhouse, ca. 1945.

General Meeting

August 14, 6:30pm

We are pleased to announce that our August 14th meeting will be at the newly restored Cypress Street Schoolhouse.

The old schoolhouse is the last remaining historical segregated school in Southern California. Although the landmark reminds us of a past history of segregated education and its impact on the migrant community serviced by the school, it also reminds us of the community of parents, students, staff, and teachers who made the school a special place.

2013 Historical Home Tour
Image from the Historical Home Tour.

2013 Home Tour

November 2 & 3, 10:00am – 4:00pm

Tickets are now on sale as the Old Towne Preservation Association announces the return of its biannual historic home tour in Old Towne Orange on Saturday and Sunday, November 2-3, 2013.

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About the OTPA

The Old Towne Preservation Association (OTPA) works to maintain the historic integrity and economic viability of the area through education, community involvement, and service projects which support the concerns of Orange residents to maintain this neighborhood for future generations.