Population reaches 77,374.
$175,000 is budgeted for Plaza area redevelopment. El Modeno changes
officially to El Modena April 1.
1971
Santa Fe Depot closes.
1972
Palm trees are removed; full-grown pine trees are planted in Plaza corners in November.
1973
The Orange International Street Fair begins, using the Plaza area for site. Orange celebrates its 100th year in the Plaza.
1977
Orange Plaza Park application for National Register of Historic Places is submitted.
1978
Downtown Orange Business and Professional Association holds first Annual Old Towne Antique Faire in February. El Modena Branch Library is dedicated on May 23.
1979
The film Gumball Rally uses the Plaza as a location. For one scene a vehicle crashes through a Plaza store window whose plate glass has been replaced with ‘candy glass.'
