National Register of Historic Places listings in Butte County, California facts for kids
Have you ever wondered about the oldest and most special buildings and places in your area? In Butte County, California, there's a list of amazing historic sites called the National Register of Historic Places. This list helps protect and celebrate places that are important to the history of the United States.
These places could be old houses, schools, bridges, or even natural areas that have played a big part in the past. When a place is added to this list, it means it's recognized as a valuable part of our heritage. Butte County has 28 such properties and districts! Let's explore some of them.
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Historic Places in Butte County
Chico's Historic Homes and Buildings
Allen-Sommer-Gage House
The Allen-Sommer-Gage House is a beautiful old home located in Chico, California. It was added to the National Register in 1977. Imagine living in a house that's been around for so long!
Bidwell Mansion
The Bidwell Mansion is a very famous historic house in Chico. It was the home of John Bidwell and Annie Bidwell, who were very important in the early history of Chico. This grand mansion was listed in 1972 and is a great example of Victorian architecture.
A. H. Chapman House
Another historic home in Chico is the A. H. Chapman House, added to the list in 1982. These old houses tell us a lot about how people lived many years ago.
Honey Run Covered Bridge
The Honey Run Covered Bridge, listed in 1988, was a charming wooden bridge near Chico. Sadly, it was damaged in a wildfire, but it remains a significant historic site. Covered bridges are quite rare and special!
Patrick Ranch House
The Patrick Ranch House, listed in 1972, is located southeast of Chico. Ranch houses like this were central to farming and community life in the past.
Silberstein Park Building
The Silberstein Park Building in downtown Chico, listed in 1983, is a cool old building that was once a movie theater called The Lyric and also a hotel. It shows how buildings can change uses over time!
South Campus Neighborhood
The South Campus Neighborhood in Chico is a historic district, meaning a whole area with many old buildings, not just one. It's near the university and was listed in 1991. It gives us a peek into what neighborhoods looked like long ago.
Southern Pacific Depot (Chico Amtrak Station)
The Southern Pacific Depot, now known as the Chico Amtrak Station, was listed in 1987. Train stations are often historic because they were important hubs for travel and trade.
St. John's Episcopal Church
St. John's Episcopal Church in Chico was added to the list in 1982. Historic churches are often beautiful examples of old architecture and have been important community centers for many years.
Stansbury House
The Stansbury House in Chico is another lovely historic home, listed in 1975. It's a great example of the architectural styles popular in the past.
Chico Midtown Post Office
The Chico Midtown Post Office, listed in 1985, is a historic building where people have sent and received mail for decades. Post offices are often important community landmarks.
Oroville's Historic Treasures
Oroville Carnegie Library
The Oroville Carnegie Library, listed in 2007, is a beautiful old library building. Many towns received money from Andrew Carnegie to build libraries, and these buildings are often very special. Today, it's the Butte County Public Law Library.
Oroville Chinese Temple
The Oroville Chinese Temple, listed in 1976, is a unique and important cultural site. It was built by Chinese immigrants who came to California during the Gold Rush era. It's a place of worship and a museum.
Historic Downtown Oroville
The Oroville Commercial District, listed in 1983, covers several streets in downtown Oroville. This area has many historic buildings that show what the town looked like when it was first growing.
Oroville Inn
The Oroville Inn, listed in 1990, is a historic hotel building. Hotels like this were once grand places for travelers and important community events.
State Theatre
The State Theatre in Oroville, listed in 1991, is a classic old movie theater. These theaters were once the main places for entertainment and often have beautiful designs inside and out.
Oroville Main Post Office
The Oroville Main Post Office, listed in 1985, is another historic post office building. It's a reminder of how important these services have been to communities for a long time.
Other Notable Butte County Sites
Centerville Schoolhouse
The Centerville Schoolhouse, located near Paradise, California, was listed in 1972. This old schoolhouse gives us a glimpse into what education was like in rural areas many years ago.
W. W. Durham House
The W. W. Durham House in Durham, California, listed in 1992, is another significant historic home in Butte County.
Forks of Butte
The Forks of Butte, listed in 2004, is a natural area northeast of Chico. Sometimes, important natural landscapes or archaeological sites are also included on the National Register because of their historical or cultural significance. Its exact location is kept private to protect it.
Gianella Bridge
The Gianella Bridge, listed in 1982, was a bridge on State Highway 32 near Hamilton City, California. Sadly, this historic bridge was taken down in 1987. Even if a structure is gone, its history can still be recognized.
Hazel Hotel
The Hazel Hotel in Gridley, California, listed in 2001, is a historic hotel building. It's a great example of the kind of places travelers would have stayed in the past.
Inskip Hotel
The Inskip Hotel, located north of Stirling City, California, was listed in 1975. This hotel is another example of a historic stopping point for travelers in the region.
Magalia Community Church
The Magalia Community Church in Magalia, California, listed in 1982, is a historic church that has served its community for many years.
Mud Creek Canyon
Mud Creek Canyon, near Chico, California, was listed in 1973. This is another example of a natural area with historical importance. Its exact location is kept private to protect it.
Patrick Rancheria
The Patrick Rancheria, also near Chico, was listed in 1972. A "rancheria" is a term often used for a small Native American settlement. Its exact location is kept private to protect its historical and cultural significance.
These are just some of the amazing historic places in Butte County that are recognized for their special importance!
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(#77000288)
| class="adr" | 410 Normal St.
39°43′36″N 121°50′25″W / 39.726667°N 121.840278°W
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|- class="vcard" ! style="background:#A8EDEF" | 2 | Bidwell Mansion
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(#72000216)
| class="adr" | Sowillenno Ave.
39°43′59″N 121°50′32″W / 39.733056°N 121.842222°W
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|- class="vcard" ! style="background:#A8EDEF" | 3 | Centerville Schoolhouse
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(#72000219)
| class="adr" | 2 mi. NE of Paradise on Humbug Rd.
39°47′17″N 121°39′17″W / 39.788056°N 121.654722°W
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|- class="vcard" ! style="background:#A8EDEF" | 4 | A. H. Chapman House
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(#82002170)
| class="adr" | 256 E. 12th St.
39°43′30″N 121°50′27″W / 39.725°N 121.840833°W
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|- class="vcard" ! style="background:#A8EDEF" | 5 | W. W. Durham House
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(#92000316)
| class="adr" | 2280 Durham-Dayton Rd.
39°38′48″N 121°47′36″W / 39.646667°N 121.793333°W
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|- class="vcard" ! style="background:#A8EDEF" | 6 | Forks of Butte |
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(#03001357)
| class="adr" | Travel northeast on State Highway 32 from Chico, 20 miles to Forest Ranch, then southeast on Doe Mill Road (graded dirt road), three and one-half miles to Butte Creek trailhead.
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|- class="vcard" ! style="background:#A8EDEF" | 7 | Gianella Bridge
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| class="adr" | CA 32
39°45′04″N 121°59′46″W / 39.751111°N 121.996111°W
| class="note" | Demolished in 1987.
|- class="vcard" ! style="background:#A8EDEF" | 8 | Hazel Hotel
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(#01000705)
| class="adr" | 850, 860, 880, 890 Hazel St., and 602,608, 620 Kentuckey
39°21′54″N 121°41′43″W / 39.365°N 121.695278°W
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|- class="vcard" ! style="background:#A8EDEF" | 9 | Honey Run Covered Bridge
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(#88000920)
| class="adr" | Honey Run Humbug Rd.
39°43′44″N 121°42′09″W / 39.728889°N 121.7025°W
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|- class="vcard" ! style="background:#A8EDEF" | 10 | Inskip Hotel
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(#75000425)
| class="adr" | 6 mi. N of Stirling on Skyway (Old Humbug Rd.)
39°59′25″N 121°32′29″W / 39.990361°N 121.541389°W
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|- class="vcard" ! style="background:#A8EDEF" | 11 | Fong Lee Company |
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(#82002173)
| class="adr" | 1500 Broderick Street
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| class="note" | The Fong Lee Company building in Oroville is a historic site connected to the Chinese community that helped build early California.
|- class="vcard" ! style="background:#A8EDEF" | 12 | Magalia Community Church
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(#82002172)
| class="adr" | Stirling Hwy.
39°48′36″N 121°34′40″W / 39.81°N 121.577778°W
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|- class="vcard" ! style="background: #E6E6FA" | 13 | Mud Creek Canyon |
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(#73000396)
| class="adr" | Address Restricted
| class="note" | This historic area's exact location is kept secret to help protect its important features.
|- class="vcard" ! style="background:#A8EDEF" | 14 | Oroville Carnegie Library
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(#07000405)
| class="adr" | 1675 Montgomery St.
39°30′46″N 121°33′32″W / 39.512724°N 121.558904°W
| class="note" | Now the Butte County Public Law Library
|- class="vcard" ! style="background:#A8EDEF" | 15 | Oroville Chinese Temple
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(#76000478)
| class="adr" | 1500 Broderick St.
39°30′49″N 121°33′39″W / 39.513611°N 121.560833°W
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|- class="vcard" ! style="background:#A8EDEF" | 16 | Oroville Commercial District (old)
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(#83001174)
| class="adr" | Montgomery, Myers and Huntoon Sts. and Miner Alley
39°30′50″N 121°33′19″W / 39.513889°N 121.555278°W
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|- class="vcard" ! style="background:#A8EDEF" | 17 | Oroville Inn
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(#90001431)
| class="adr" | 2066 Bird St.
39°30′49″N 121°33′16″W / 39.513641°N 121.55454°W
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|- class="vcard" ! style="background:#A8EDEF" | 18 | Patrick Ranch House
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(#72000217)
| class="adr" | 3 mi. SE of Chico off U.S. 99E
39°40′55″N 121°48′00″W / 39.681944°N 121.8°W
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|- class="vcard" ! style="background:#A8EDEF" | 19 | Patrick Rancheria |
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(#72000218)
| class="adr" | Address Restricted
| class="note" | This historic Native American site's exact location is kept secret to help protect it.
|- class="vcard" ! style="background:#A8EDEF" | 20 | Silberstein Park Building
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(#83001175)
| class="adr" | 426, 430, 434 Broadway
39°43′41″N 121°50′17″W / 39.728056°N 121.838056°W
| class="note" | Downtown building designed by A.J. Byron, and used as a movie theater, The Lyric, and La Grande Hotel.
|- class="vcard" ! style="background: #E6E6FA" | 21 | South Campus Neighborhood
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| class="adr" | Bounded by W. 2nd, Normal, W. 6th and Cherry Sts.
39°43′34″N 121°50′30″W / 39.726111°N 121.841667°W
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|- class="vcard" ! style="background:#A8EDEF" | 22 | Southern Pacific Depot
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(#87000001)
| class="adr" | 430 Orange St.
39°43′24″N 121°50′42″W / 39.723333°N 121.845°W
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|- class="vcard" ! style="background:#A8EDEF" | 23 | St. John's Episcopal Church |
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(#82002171)
| class="adr" | 230 Salem St.
39°43′44″N 121°50′25″W / 39.728889°N 121.840278°W
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|- class="vcard" ! style="background:#A8EDEF" | 24 | Stansbury House
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(#75000424)
| class="adr" | 307 W. 5th St.
39°43′37″N 121°50′19″W / 39.726944°N 121.838611°W
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|- class="vcard" ! style="background:#A8EDEF" | 25 | State Theatre
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(#91001383)
| class="adr" | 1489 Myers St.
39°30′45″N 121°33′16″W / 39.512592°N 121.554489°W
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|- class="vcard" ! style="background:#A8EDEF" | 26 | US Post Office-Chico Midtown Station
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(#85000122)
| class="adr" | 141 W. 5th St.
39°43′39″N 121°50′16″W / 39.7275°N 121.837778°W
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|- class="vcard" ! style="background:#A8EDEF" | 27 | US Post Office-Oroville Main
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(#85000123)
| class="adr" | 1735 Robinson St.
39°30′40″N 121°33′27″W / 39.511174°N 121.55738°W
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