Old Oroville Commercial District (Oroville, California)

 NRHP - National Register of Historic Places, historic district

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The Old Oroville Commercial District is located within the City of Oroville's first commercial area, which was the spatial hub of commerce and entertainment during the 1856-1912 period. Montgomery Street was the town's main thoroughfare, and Miners Alley was the focal point for high living, gambling and general debauchery.

The Old Oroville Commercial District is situated within the City of Oroville's downtown area and contains sixteen commercial buildings dating from the 1856-1912 period. These "buildings are located on streets and blocks officially laid out in 1855 and- since un-changed. Most of the buildings in the district were originally only one-story brick structures, having the simple facade designs, large iron doors and wood trim typical of Gold Rush architecture. In the 1870's and again in the early 1900's, second floors were added to several of the buildings. Some brick facades were also replaced during the 1880-1910 period with cast iron facades and large storefront windows.

National Register of Historic Places # 83001174