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Local historian and author Kay Atwood has written extensively about the Southern Oregon region. Atwood's collection includes her publications, accompanied by her research notes, correspondence and photographs. Related publications, many written for cities and forest agencies, are also included.

Scope and Contents The National Registry of Historic Places nomination form describes the Humboldt Pracht House, located in Hargadine Tract in Ashland. The file consists of plot plans, city plans, correspondence concerning the nomination, and a newspaper clipping from an unknown paper about 1910.Alexander Humboldt Pracht arrived in Ashland in 1886 with his father, Max Pracht. The Prachts occupied the residence for the thirty years. Historically the house represents a time of prosperity associated...

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 form describes the Glenview Orchard located in Phoenix. The property includes a Period English Tudor style residence, a foreman's house, a barn, two water reservoir sheds, and a garage. The architect Frank C. Clark designed and built the house for Lawrence and Catherine Bragg in 1922. The file consists of a growing chart, map of orchard area, correspondence of nomination, handwritten notes, images of house and property, newspaper...

Scope and Contents The National Registry of Historic Places nomination form describes the Pelton House located in the Railroad District of Ashland. William J. Schmidt built the Late Victorian house in 1894. In 1991 the house was damaged by fire, and many of the residents of Ashland encouraged Pelton's to preserve the dwelling. The house is the sole example of its type and style in the Railroad District.The file consists of images of a plot plan, house floor plans, correspondence concerning restoring...

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The National Registry of Historic Places nomination form describes the Clark–Jackson House located in Medford. Frank C. Clark designed the Colonial Revival house for his family in 1930. The file consists of plot plans, correspondence concerning nomination, biographical sketch, newspaper article, information on Frank C. Clark buildings in Rogue Valley, photograph negatives and slides.

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...

Scope and Contents The National Registry of Historic Places nomination form describes the Hamilton and Edith Patton House located in Medford. Louis B Humphrys built the private residence in 1929. The home is an example of the Arts and Crafts style with Tudor architectural details. In addition to designing the house, Humphrys also designed the landscaping to match the details of the home. The house remained Edith Patton's residence until 1961.The file consists of correspondence regarding the...

Scope and Contents The National Registry of Historic Places nomination form describes the Charles T. and Mary Sweeney House located in Ashland. The architect, Frank C. Clark built the private residence as an example of 20th century French Provincial style architecture. What makes the house unique is that it is a mixture of Norman Farmhouse, Tudor, and Colonial styles.The file consists of correspondence regarding the nomination, plot plans, floor plans, a sketch of property plans with the landscape,...

Scope and Contents National Registry of Historic Places nomination forms describe the properties of Hanley Farms located in Jacksonville, Timberlake Lodge located in Clackamas County and Oregon Caves Historic District located near Cave Junction. These forms provide descriptions, information, and the significance of the property to warrant inclusion on the National Registry of Historic Places.The research paper included describes the history of the family and farm during the years 1857 to 1986. After...