A HUGE WIN FOR HISTORIC PRESERVATION IN ORANGE!
A HUGE WIN FOR HISTORIC PRESERVATION IN ORANGE! Tonight, the Orange City Council approved the first reading of the long-awaited Historic Preservation Ordinance (HPO)! This is a major milestone for historic preservation in our city and one that has been a long time coming. For nearly two years, OTPA has worked closely with Orange Legacy…
OTPA Community Preservation Project: Helping Miss Linda!
A Front Yard, a Front Porch, and a Whole Lot of Heart On Center Street in Old Towne Orange sits a 1912 Craftsman, and on its porch you’ll usually find Miss Linda. At 77, she’s one of the most beloved faces in the neighborhood. Most days she’s out there chatting with anyone who walks by,…
October 2026 Mills Act Positive Update
Mills Act Update: A Positive Step Forward for Historic Preservation The City of Orange is taking a closer look at the future of its Mills Act program, and OTPA is encouraged by this latest development. At its October 13, 2026 meeting, the Orange City Council voted unanimously to continue the Mills Act agenda item to…
2026 Old Towne Orange Halloween Decorating Contest WINNERS!
2026 Old Towne Orange Halloween Decorating Contest WINNERS!
IMPORTANT: Mills Act Fact vs Fiction Open Community Discussion event
What does the Mills Act actually MEAN for Orange — and for the property owners who participate in it? OTPA invites the community to a FREE open and informative discussion designed to separate fact from fiction and help residents better understand how the Mills Act works before the City Council meets the next day to…
OTPA October Preservation Workshop
OTPA’s October Education Event: “Earthquake Brace & Bolt” ProgramJoin us for a special program where we’ll learn from an expert with Nick Martinez Brace & Bolt, how to preserve and protect your home from seismic damage, and explore resources available that may help cover the costs. Open to all! An RSVP is necessary for this exclusive…
2026 Candidate Forum
View the Forum Recap Video Here RSVP to attend and submit a question
OTPA September Preservation Workshop
OTPA “PORCH TALK: Preserving the Places We Gather” A lively community workshop featuring a historic porch (and it’s family), a local architect sharing secrets of porch design and preservation, and a chance for Old Towne Orange residents to share some porch stories! What makes a historic porch special? It’s more than columns, railings, and woodwork…
IMPORTANT NOTICE re: Wed 8/5 Preservation Meeting
Historic Preservation Ordinance Draft & Mills Act Guidelines RELEASED – Your Voice Matters! The City’s draft Historic Preservation Ordinance is now available. This document also includes the organization of a Historic Resources Committee (name still TBD) which will replace the Design Review Committee. Also to be discussed/reviewed are the Mills Act Program Guidelines. Review…
URGENT PRESERVATION ACTION NEEDED BEFORE TOMORROW, FRIDAY, JULY 24
Key Legal Protections for Historic Places Under Immediate Threat Some of you may have heard of the incredibly concerning threats to Section 106. The urgency of these threats has not been overstated. We are taking this opportunity to further publicize the instructions put together by the California Preservation Foundation. We will continue to update you as opportunities…
OTPA August Preservation Workshop
OTPA’s “Illuminating Historic Homes” Old California behind the scenes tour! A behind-the-scenes look at how master artisans use traditional metalworking techniques and opalescent glass to craft historically authentic fixtures! Only 20 spots per tour! Claim your free ticket at givebutter.com/OTPAoldCA 🍊OTPA’s “Illuminating Historic Homes” FREE Old California Behind the Scenes tour! This month’s OTPA Education…
Sláinte to a Great 2026 Street Fair Weekend!
If there’s one thing we’ve learned over the years, it’s that a little rain won’t stop the Irish Street Beer Booth! OTPA was back pouring beer at the Orange International Street Fair, Sept. 4–6, and what a weekend it was. The Guinness was definitely a crowd favorite, at least our crowd, and we poured plenty of it…running out early…
OTPA June Preservation Workshop
OTPA’s “Historic Woman’s Club of Orange” Presentation and Tour Explore this piece of 1924 history with a private tour of the historic Orange Woman’s Club! Claim your free ticket at givebutter.com/OTPAwomansclub 🍊OTPA’s “Historic Woman’s Club of Orange” FREE historic presentation and tour! This month’s OTPA Education workshop will feature the Woman’s Club of Orange. Back in…
OTPA & OCHS National Historic Marker Day
🍊In a collaborative project with the Orange Community Historical Society, OTPA celebrates “National Historic Marker Day” with a FREE Community event! Join us as communities all across the country are celebrating the history of their cities by locating and cleaning markers. Enjoy a fun morning with demonstrations, marker cleaning education, scavenger hunts & more! Bring…
City of Orange Historic Preservation Ordinance Community Workshop
Join us for this important community meeting on the proposed Historic Preservation Ordinance The City will be conducting an interactive community workshop to share information and solicit input on a new Historic Preservation Ordinance. The ordinance will be applicable to: Properties located in the City’s Old Towne Orange and Eichler Homes Tract Historic Districts; Historic…
