Atwood, Kay (Katherine Conlee)

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The National Register of Historic Places form describes the Christie-Eismann House, in Grants Pass, built in 1895 as a private residence. Purchased in 1916 by Chris Eismann the home remained in the Eismann family until 1957.

Included with the documents are letters concerning the nomination, notes, plot plan and an image of the home. Also included is a newspaper from Grants Pass Courier "Golden Anniversary Edition – Pioneer Stories Section" from April 3, 1935.

Scope and Contents The National Register of Historic Places form describes the Clark-Norton House built in 1903 as a private residence, in Grants Pass. The house stands as an excellent example of Henry J. Clark's work. As a judge and a Senator, Harry D. Norton was significant to the community and region. He and his wife, Elizabeth M. lived in the home between 1905 and 1930.The papers include a history of the house and owners detailed in the documents of nomination, correspondence regarding the...

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The National Register of Historic Places form describes the Flanagan House as a private residence constructed for Mr. and Mrs. Flanagan in 1905-1906. The home remained in their possession until both passed away. The nomination form documents the Flanagan's history and their prominence to the community of Grants Pass.

The documents provided for the nomination are letters, plot plans, and fourteen images on photograph slides.

Scope and Contents The folder contains maps from the Sanborn-Perris Map Company outlining the city of Grants Pass, Oregon. The pages can be placed together to get a better idea of the area of Grants Pass. Known as the Sanborn Insurance maps, they were used to calculate insurance premiums for customers. Included are maps from 1888, 1890, 1894, 1898, and 1907. These maps provide information about the location, function, building materials, and dimensions of structures for each year listed. Also included is...

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The National Register of Historic Places form describes the Smith-Carnahan house. Constructed in 1908 for Herbert and Katherine Smith, Grants Pass, the home has remained in the family for seventy-four years. The historical value to Grants Pass is significant.

The furnished documents are correspondence concerning the nomination, land plots for the city, a photograph slide, and images of newspaper articles.

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Historic Grants Pass newspapers including the Golden Anniversary Edition of the Grants Pass Courier – April 3, 1935. Stories in this edition reminisce about the history of the gold discovery, recounting the mining tales of old, the tragedies of the early days, ghost towns, size of gold nuggets, and the people living in the area.

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The National Registry of Historic Places nomination form describes the Ahlf House, built in 1902 as a private residence in Grants Pass, for John Ahlf and his wife, Susanna. The home has a significant history with Grants Pass, Oregon.

The documents furnished are correspondence regarding the nomination, images of floor plans, photograph slide, and negatives, as well as John and Susanna's marriage certificate.

Scope and Contents The National Register of Historic Places form describes the Lundburg-Vannice House as a private residence constructed in 1914, for George E. and Sallie Connor Lundburg. Frank L. Vannice purchased the home in 1945. Both Lundburg and Vannice were prominent men in the history of Grants Pass. Brief accounts of both families are in the nomination form.There is a plat topographic survey of the plot, house plans, a photograph and images of the house, and correspondence regarding the...

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The National Register of Historic Places form describes the McLean House as a private residence constructed in 1890-1891. Robert McLean began his ministry in 1887 before the house was built and continued through the years.

The history for Mr. McLean is included in the nomination papers as well as research papers, 3X5 index cards, a pamphlet "Newman United Methodist Church," and six photograph images on slides of the home.

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The National Register of Historic Places form describes the property as a commercial building constructed in 1900. The building has had a variety of businesses including a saloon and rooming house. It has great significance to the history of Grants Pass.

Additional materials include correspondence for the nomination, a physical description of property, land plots for the city, and a public hearing notice.