1888 Center

The innovative 1888 Center is located at the heart of the historic District in Old Towne Orange, California. The building, constructed in 1925, hosts a bookshop, gallery, multi-use performance space, and café serving creative beverages crafted by Contra Coffee & Tea.

North Orange Street, Orange, CA, 1925. Courtesy of the Orange Public Library, Orange, CA.

Audio

The How The Why is a half-hour podcast documenting the creative process and the creative purpose. Occasionally, episodes will be recorded live at special events including Eichler Sessions and university tours through our Literary Arts Collective.

Video

A collection of short videos detailing 1888 programs including Routineology and Small Towne Short Stories. We also document the stories of our creative neighbors and their collaborative projects.