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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, the Loop hosts 29 separate businesses, employing upwards of 150 people. The Loop is home to numerous parks, two farmers markets, two museums, and the world famous FlightWave design tower. Other major cultural institutions that call this area home include the Rainbow Towers, Explorer’s Guild Memorial Clocktower, and the Bluth banana stands.
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 29 separate businesses, employing upwards of 150 people. The area is home to numerous parks, two farmers markets, two museums, and the world famous FlightWave design tower. Other major cultural institutions that call this area home include the Rainbow Towers, Explorer’s Guild Memorial Clocktower, and the Bluth banana stands.


==Population==
==Population==

Revision as of 00:31, 22 July 2015

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 29 separate businesses, employing upwards of 150 people. The area is home to numerous parks, two farmers markets, two museums, and the world famous FlightWave design tower. 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 2010 census, 39 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. Currently the title holder is The Sister Grimsby, which technically is in the Haverhill neighborhood. Some of the historic buildings in this district were instrumental in the development of high-rises. Oranjestad’s street numbering system – dividing addresses into North, South, and East quadrants, originates at Abacus Tower in Orangetown.

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.

Notable landmarks in Olde Orangetown: