Heritage Murals & Pioneer Museum

Heritage Murals Oroville's Heritage Murals represent the Gold Rush Era when Oroville was founded in 1848 as a tent town called Ophir City. Located in the heart of downtown, murals can be found in the Old Courthouse Square area, bordered by Bird, Huntoon, Lincoln, & Robinson. Two more can be found at both the Myers Street & Huntoon Street ends of Miners Alley. You'll see a Chinese Parade, Ishi, a Stagecoach Robbery, and many 49er characters.

Pioneer Museum The Butte County Pioneer Museum was built in 1932 by the Native Sons & Daughters of the Golden West as a replica of a 49er cabin. The museum has been enlarged to hold 6,000 square feet of historic treasures. A large Native American arrowhead and basket collection, a needle made from a gold nugget, pioneer furniture and clothing (including an extensive hat and fan collection) a doll from the Donner Party, and an invitation to an 1884 hanging are among the museum's rare and valuable holdings. Call 534-0198 for information and hours.

Ehmann Home The Ehmann Home, known as the "House that Olives Built," was constructed in 1911 for Freda Ehmann, who perfected the ripe olive curing process and earned the national title Mother of the Ripe Olive Industry. The home's interior includes lovely wainscoting, stained glass windows, and furniture that came around the Horn. Gifts and historic periodicals may be purchased. For hours, call 533-5316.