Olde Orangetown

Olde Orangetown is the oldest part of Oranjestad and comprises the majority of Oranjestad’s central business district (with other parts crossing into Summit and Haverhill). The community area is bounded on the east by the Skylan Highway and canal, on the north by the Haverhill canal, on the south and west by Homestar Bay. As a business center, Olde Orangetown hosts 35 separate businesses, employing upwards of 204 people. The area is home to numerous parks, two farmers markets, two museums, and the world famous FlightWave Building. Other major cultural institutions that call this area home include the Rainbow Towers, Explorer’s Guild Memorial Clocktower, and the Bluth banana stands.

Population

According to the 2015 census estimate, approximately 100 people live in the Olde Orangetown. The area draws most visitors from surrounding neighborhoods.

Attractions

Orangetown architecture has been dominated by high-rises since early in its history. Notable buildings include Sombrero Tower; Dalaam Tower; and Florentine Pogen Tower, the tallest building in the neighborhood. Each of the buildings were at one point the tallest structure in the city.

This area abounds in shopping opportunities, including Farmer’s Market Row and Willemstad Drive, although it competes with the more upscale Summit area to the east. Olde Orangetown has a famous skyline which features many of the tallest buildings in the world. Olde Orangetown contains a wealth of outdoor sculpture and green space, including Cluggish Square, underneath Florentine Pogen Tower. The Skylan Canal, which delineates the eastern edge of the area, also provides entertainment and recreational opportunities, including the annual dyeing of the river green in honor of St. Patricks Day. Trips down the canal, including architectural tours, by commercial boat operators are great favorites with both locals and tourists.

Olde Orangetown, along with the rest of downtown Oranjestad, is one of the largest commercial business districts in the Shire. Sx3 Corporation has its commercial and retail banking headquarters in Sombrero Tower. Scaraba Clothing has its headquarters in Dalaam Tower. In addition, Giygas Inc and Starman Enterprises also have their headquarters in Dalaam Tower. The BORK Group has its Oranjestad regional headquarters in Girondelle Tower. The Central Scrutinizer Discorporation and Nebworks Inc’s regional headquarters are both located in Olde Orangetown as well.

List of Buildings

1. Pink Moon Tower:

  - Home of 'Uncle Remus Bookstore'.
  - One of the three 'Rainbow' towers.

2. Beach Fossil:

  - Converted tenement building housing five different businesses:
     - Zhora’s Whora Massage Parlor
     - JF Sebastian’s Automata
     - Hannibal Chew's LASIK
     - Dave Holden's Voight-Kampf Testing Services
     - Harry Bryant’s PI Services.

3. Yellow Brick Tower:

  - A residential tower with the first tier housing a community shelter.
  - One of the 'Rainbow' towers.

4. Amsterdam Tower:

  - A residential tower featuring a handful of studio apartments.

5. The Oranje Cliffs:

  - A commercial/retail tower with three businesses:
     - Rigby's Fine Vegan Meals (Tier 3)
     - Telephasic Workshop (Tier 2)
     - Didier Meats (Tier 1).

6. Wuthering Heights:

  - A commercial/corporate tower with two tenants:
     - Nebworks, LLC
     - The Great Om Skytemple & Knowledge Center.

7. FlightWave Building:

  - Famous for its boutique shops and studios.
  - Tenants include:
     - Hyperlips Custom Lipstick
     - Alfa Beach Custom Surfboards
     - Arkade Design Studio
     - Dreambender Custom Mattresses
     - Ether Drift Custom Bike Designs.

8. Abacus Tower:

  - A residential building with several studio apartments.
  - The official '0,0' point in the city, delineating the city's quadrants.

9. Sombrero Tower:

  - A corporate tower home to the Sx3 Corporation.
  - The top floor serves as an observation room for the Shire Tourism board.

10. Ye Olde Cluggish House:

   - Originally owned by the honorable H.W. Jules Cluggish, a founding figure.

11. Dalaam Tower:

   - A retail/corporate tower featuring three businesses:
      - Scaraba Clothing
      - Giygas Inc (supplier of enchantments)
      - Starman Enterprises.

12. Police Kiosk & Guard Tower:

   - One of the oldest buildings in the city.

13. Florentine Pogen Tower:

   - Home of the Central Scrutinizer Discorporation.

14. Pilot Jones:

   - An abandoned single-family home.

15. Fantino Stair Tower:

   - Connecting Tier 1, 2, and 3.

16. Leon Kowalski Memorial Gazebo:

   - In memory of Leon Kowalski, a unique and humorous tribute.

17. Cristobal Risquez Residence:

   - A single-family home with a scenic view.

18. Roy Batty’s House:

   - A single-family home that sparks existential reflections.

19. Sierra Leone Vendor Stalls:

   - Four vendors set up on Tier 2.

20. Bluthton Banana Stands:

   - Three banana stands on each tier in Olde Orangetown.

21. Explorer’s Guild Memorial Clocktower:

   - Dedicated to remembering the early days of exploration in Oranjestad.

22. Vartistia Museum & Observation Deck:

   - A replica museum from the ancient town of Vartistia with limited hours.

23. Pantagruel’s Police Watchtower:

   - Originally used to monitor canal traffic, now a source of pranks.

24. Girondelle Tower:

   - Home to the regional HQ of the BORK GROUP, INC.

25. Olde Silex Harbor Watch:

   - A small observation tower popular with tourists.

26. Farmers Market Row:

   - Five vendor stalls offering a variety of items.

27. Strataca Condominiums:

   - A 15-story luxury condo building descending into the Strataca Ice Caves.

28. Dr. Zhivago’s Canal Lift:

   - A seated zip line cruising above the canal system on Tier 2.

29. Shire Bank:

   - A regional bank based in New Orange City on Tier 3.

30. Embassy Row Tier 3:

   - A complex featuring space for 7 embassies, newly added in 2019.

31. Trizer's House on Tier 2:

   - A residential dwelling.

32. Jomjom's Green Palace on Tier 2:

   - A medical marijuana dispensary.