Swedenburg House, Chappel-Swedenburg House, 990 Siskiyou Boulevard, Ashland, Oregon, 1982
Scope and Contents
The National Register of Historic Places nomination form describes the Chappel-Swedenburg house located in the Mountainview Addition, was built as a private residence in 1904-1905 for retired New York stockbroker Charles Chappel and his family. The home's unique architecture is an example of Frank Chamberlain Clark's work. Dr. Francis Swedenburg, born in Sweden, moved to Ashland shortly after his wedding to Olive E. Eggleston in Red Wing, Minnesota. In 1919, Helen Chappel Lathrop deeded the house to Dr. Swedenburg. The house now stands on the western border of Southern Oregon University on Mountain Avenue and Siskiyou Boulevard and is part of the campus.
The file contains various newspaper articles discussing the historic preservation of the Swedenburg House, as well as, letters from persons associated with the Southern Oregon State College regarding conserving the Swedenburg house. In addition, the file includes two property plot plans, a map of Southern Oregon State College, and other layouts of Ashland city streets and businesses.
Dates
- Creation: 1982
Creator
- Atwood, Kay (Katherine Conlee) (Person)
Conditions Governing Use
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For fair use/educational reproduction, please provide the following credit: From the MSS 025 Kay Atwood Collection of Regional History, courtesy of Southern Oregon University Hannon Library.
Extent
From the Collection: 28 Linear Feet (52 boxes)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the Southern Oregon University, Hannon Library Repository