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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 Register of Historic Places describes the Grainger House built in 1890, as a private residence. Mr. Gawn Grainger became Mayor of Ashland in 1891. Grainger won a second term and enacted many improvements in Ashland. After leaving office, Gawn and Kate Grainger stayed involved with community projects until their deaths.The documents include correspondence regarding the nomination, some history of the Grainger family, floor plans, images of the house, and a newspaper...

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 The National Register of Historic Places form describes Hillcrest Orchard with fifteen buildings constructed between 1900 and 1981. The Reginald and Maude Parsons House is the primary residence built from 1917-1926. Hillcrest Orchard initially developed by William Hubert Stewart, a member of the prominent Rogue Valley Stewart family. In 1908, Reginald Hascall Parsons with three other investors purchased the orchard. Parsons was involved with the community until his death in 1955 at which...

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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.

Scope and Contents The National Register of Historic Places form indicates that the United States Army occupied Fort Lane Site from 1853-1856. Located approximately 3.5 miles northwest of Central Point, Oregon, the fort sat on a small 10-acre portion of a military reserve. The fort experienced ongoing problems between the Takelma and Shasta Indians, and settlers.The documents include correspondence regarding the nomination, a history concerning the fort and pioneers, images of maps, plot plans,...

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The National Registry of Historic Places form describes the I.O.O.F building as constructed between 1879–1880. Merchants used the lower levels for a variety of businesses, while the Oddfellows used the upper level for their Fraternal Hall.