Atwood, Kay (Katherine Conlee)

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The National Register of Historic Places nomination form describes the Alexander McMillian House, built in 1905, is located in the Summit Addition.

There are three property plot maps included in the file, as well as images of the house and yard.

Originally from Scotland, Alexander McMillian arrived in America as a child in 1850. After sixty years of the cold Montana winters, Alexander and Eva McMillian came to Ashland in 1909.

Scope and Contents The National Registry of Historic Places nomination form describes the Amos and Vera Nininger House, located in Ashland. Thomas J. Downing, the builder, constructed the house in 1909-1910 and purchased by Amos and Vera Nininger, who lived in th house until their deaths. The file also consists of correspondence concerning the nomination: a Bungalow style, one of twelve concrete structures in Ashland, and one of five that are residences.Historically the house has retained its...

Scope and Contents The National Registry of Historic Places nomination forms describe the properties of the Oregon National Guard Armory in Ashland, and the Schnabel Residence in Portland, Oregon. These forms provide information, on the descriptions and the significance of the property to be included in the National Registry of Historic Places.In the documents are two research papers, "The Life and Work of John Hunzicker," and a "History of the Oregon Army National Guard." There...

Scope and Contents The book excerpts describe the town of Ashland, in the Rogue River Valley up to the city's incorporation in October 1874. A listing of the settlers of Ashland, businesses, churches, and schools are detailed, as well as government practices. The thesis by G. Byron Backes discusses the location and physical setting of Ashland. The papers describe Ashland's settlement and the continued growth, as well as area resources such as its fertile soil, timber, and the importance of the railroad...

Scope and Contents The National Register of Historic Places nomination form describes the Ashland Bank. Constructed in 1884 the building became the first banking resource for the city of Ashland. The building ceased to be the Bank of Ashland in 1939. Mr. Henry G. Enders purchased it and rented it out as office space and used by a Justice of the Peace for many years. Mr. Enders sold the building in 1954.Originally built out of wood it was replaced with a brick after a fire destroyed many of the...

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Miscellaneous handwritten notes regarding the Ashland Cemetery; Ashland Cemetery plot map; Grave markers 1860-1895 JHR and AHR; Find a Grave Memorial website research regarding people buried in the Ashland cemetery, specifically ones passed in the late 19th century

Scope and Contents The nomination forms for the National Register of Historic Places focus on the Ashland Cemetery and Mountain View Cemetery. The Ashland Cemetery and the Mountain View Cemetery were selected for their role in the settlement and development of Ashland. The documents provide a brief history of the area. Supporting materials include images and maps of the cemeteries. Additional materials include newspaper articles, handwritten notes, and correspondence concerning the nomination. Also, an...

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The guidelines for preserving the Ashland, Hargadine, and Mountain View cemeteries has been set up by the City of Ashland as guidelines for public visits. These were put into place to preserve the Historic nature, as each is on the National Register of Historic Places. Each cemetery has a unique historical story and pictures of some of the headstones, and the cemeteries are included.

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Atwood, Kay. Ashland Community Hospital, a century of caring. Page Logsdon, Peter Gross, Pamela Garrett.

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The manuscript and book, "Ashland Community Hospital: A Century of Caring" by Kay Atwood. The agreement for an x-ray machine to be purchased for the hospital in 1934 is included.