During the 17th and 18th centuries, Amsterdam and other cities in Netherlands embellished their architecture with decorative stone inspired by French and Italian building design. During this period, smaller towns adorned their buildings with painted gables in colors of dark green, light gray, and cream. This is the time period and architectural style that Orange City uses as its theme. Take a tour back in time as you stroll along our main business district and take in the feel of old Holland.