Atwood, Kay (Katherine Conlee)

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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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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.

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Two copies of Kay Atwood's 1996 book, Ashland Community Hospital: A Century of Caring.

Scope and Contents The National Register of Historic Places nomination form breaks down the Ashland Downtown District into details of who, what, when, and where it began — starting with the first settlers in about 1852. Materials provide descriptions of styles and construction methods in building downtown. History of Ashland's Downtown area gives detailed facts of each commercial property and the commonly known names of each one. There are brief biographies of the influential people instrumental in building...

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The National Register of Historic Places form describes the Masonic Hall initially constructed in 1875. A fire in 1879 destroyed the wood structures of Ashland's business district. The business district downtown was rebuilt using brick. Due to increased membership, the Masonic Hall required two remodels one in 1909 and another in 1928.

Documents included are correspondence regarding the nomination, historical research, floor plans, and plot plans.

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The National Register of Historic Places form describes the Ashland Municipal Powerhouse. Constructed in 1909 the Municipal Powerhouse provided hydroelectric power to the city. The Municipal Powerhouse contained a Pelton waterwheel, Westinghouse generator, turbine, and governor.

Related documents are copies of newspaper articles discussing the power plant, correspondence regarding the nomination, drawings of power plant plans and images of the power plant.

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Ashland, Oregon U.S. Post Office locations 1855-2013 including the names of their postmasters; Letter to Kay Atwood from Susan Yates regarding Post Master in June 1952, dated August 27th, 2013; Letter to Kay Atwood from Susan Yates regarding Post Master in June 1952, dated August 27th, 2013 with supporting documentation; Small notebook containing miscellaneous scratch notes regarding the Ashland Post Office; Internet search on postmasters by city (USPS)

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The National Registry of Historic Places form describes the Atkinson House built in 1880 as a private residence for W. H. Atkinson and his wife, Eugenia. Mr. Atkins was a prominent businessman and leader in the community. Their home was considered one of Ashland's more exquisite homes and featured in the August 1883 edition of "The West Shore."

The documents include a personal history of W.H. Atkinson, plot plans, and handwritten notes.

Scope and Contents The National Register of Historic Places form describes the Hotel Grand or Barnum Hotel as a business venture of William Solon Barnum in 1914-1915. Barnum was the owner and manager of the Rogue River Valley Railway Company. The Grand Hotel linked Jacksonville and Medford, as well as providing a vital link of transportation for Southern Oregon.The documents contain a brief history of the Barnum family, images (one photograph and three slides), plot plans, notes on index cards, a...

Scope and Contents The National Register of Historic Places nomination form describes the Baldwin Beach house as a modified version of the Queen Anne style constructed in 1884. Mr. Baldwin Beach built many of the early homes of Ashland between 1878 and 1910. Mr. Beach was considered the "Pioneer Builder of Ashland." This property served as Mr. Beach's residence and is located in what was once known as Hargadine Hill.There are five images of the house and property and two property plot...