Atwood, Kay (Katherine Conlee)

Scope and Contents The National Register of Historic Places form describes the Medford I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Established in 1890, the cemetery's grave markers represent early 19th-century mortuary art. In 1925, George D. Mason constructed the mausoleum. Two small frame service buildings also occupy the grounds, as well as sheds for maintenance of the property. In 1969, I.O.O.F. approached the City of Medford and Jackson County, asking them to take over the cemetery as they had run out of funds to maintain the...

Scope and Contents There are letters and other materials concerning the nomination of the Hamilton and Edith Patton House into the National Register of Historic Places. Louis B. Humphrys designed the home in the Tudor Revival style. He also designed the landscape to be of English design. Humphrys was the only designer that was a genuine challenge to the dominance of Frank C. Clark in the Rogue Valley.The May 8, 1927, Medford Mail Tribune article titled "Alfred S. V. Carpenter's Beautiful Home...

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The National Registry of Historic Places describes Southern Oregon Sales as a fruit processing plant that helped revitalize the Rogue River Valley fruit industry during the late 1920s. Details of many different periods of history are in the nomination form, as well as how the fruit industry survived obstacles. Also included are photographs, negatives, and floor plans of the buildings.

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The National Registry of Historic Places describes Southern Oregon Sales as a fruit processing plant that helped revitalize the Rogue River Valley fruit industry during the late 1920s. Details of the many different periods of history are in the nomination form, as well as how the fruit industry survived obstacles. Also included are the floor plans for the buildings.

Scope and Contents The National Register of Historic Places form describes the Tayler-Phipps Building as a commercial building constructed in 1909 for Albert Clifton Tayler and Dr. Ira D. Phipps. The home remained in the respective families for many years. Tayler's widow Irma Tayler Wood sold her property to Corsa M. Kidd, shoe store owner in 1931, and the building remained in their family until 1949. The Phipps property remained in the family until 1972, when it sold.There is correspondence...

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The National Registry of Historic Places nomination form describes the property of Hanley Farms, in Jackson County, including descriptions, information, and the significance of the property.

The research papers describe an archaeological study and assessments. The research includes images of artifacts found on the property. A report describes how the farmstead evolved through the generations. Plot plans, cartographic map, and landscape designs show the layout of the land.

Scope and Contents The National Registry of Historic Places describes the Voorhies House as the residence of the Eden Valley Orchard which consists of six buildings, established between 1885 and 1898, and when Gordon Voorhies purchased the property in 1899, he expanded the production of the Orchard. The property remained in the family until 1986. There is a great deal of history about the family and the Orchard available in the nomination forms. Also included are maps, plot plans, a layout of the Orchard,...