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Historic buildings

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Scope Note: Historical buildings; Historic houses, etc

Found in 240 Collections and/or Records:

H. Van Hoevenburg House, 1981

 File — Box 01: Series MSS025:01 [Barcode: 35138008116334], Folder: 15
Identifier: MSS025:01.15
Scope and Contents

The article "An historic Salute to Siskiyou Ranch" published in the Mail Tribune, May 24, 1981, describes the property in an interview with Vivian van Hoevenberg Allen. The 340-acre ranch defined as the largest Comice pear orchard in Sams Valley and possibly the world to be under one ownership in 1919. Frank Chamberlain Clark, who had built numerous homes in Ashland, was the architect for the van Hoevenburg house in 1919.

Dates: 1981

Hamilton Patton House, 245 Valley View, Drive, Medford,Oregon, 1993

 File — Box 02: Series MSS025:01 [Barcode: 35138008116342], Folder: 07
Identifier: MSS025:01.26
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...
Dates: 1993

Hanley Farm - Landmark, 1053 Hanley Road, Medford, Oregon, 1983

 File — Box 02: Series MSS025:01 [Barcode: 35138008116342], Folder: 09
Identifier: MSS025:01.28
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...
Dates: 1983

Hanley Farm, Southern Oregon Historical Society, 1053 Hanley Road, Medford, Oregon, 1983

 File — Box 05: Series MSS025:01 [Barcode: 35138008116375], Folder: 13
Identifier: MSS025:01.70
Scope and Contents

The different materials provide information about the Hanley Farm, including a history of the Hanley family. In 1982, Mary Hanley the last of the immediate family donated the farm to the Southern Oregon Historical Society, which has developed it into a "living historical farm."

The documents include correspondence regarding placing the farm on the National Registry of Historic Places, floor plans of the house and buildings and images of newspaper articles.

Dates: 1983

Happy Camp Lower Station, 1991-2001

 File — Box 25: Series MSS025:03 [Barcode: 35138008116581], Folder: 01
Identifier: MSS025:03.64
Scope and Contents

The materials relate to the history of the ranger station and surrounding structures at the Happy Camp site in Klamath National Forest in California. The materials include maps, photos, and government documents about the area.

Dates: 1991-2001

Hargadine cemetery

 File — Box 40: Series MSS025:04 [Barcode: 35138008116730], Folder: 15
Identifier: MSS025:04.81
Scope and Contents

Notes on photographs for the Hargadine Cemetery; List of people buried in the Hargadine Cemetery, attached are photocopies of photographs of the headstones

Dates: 1822-2014

Hargadine Cemetery, Sheridan and Walnut Streets, Ashland, Oregon, 1997

 File — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS025:02.60
Scope and Contents The nomination form for the National Register of Historic Places describes Hargadine Cemetery as officially established in 1867, in the city limits of Ashland. Many first-generation settlers and pioneers (1867–1910) are laid to rest here. The cemetery initially began as a family burial ground where Robert and Martha Hargadine buried their one-year-old daughter on December 8, 1867. But two weeks later, young Cuyler Farnham was also laid to rest in a nearby grave. These are the first...
Dates: 1997

Herbert and Katherine Smith House, Smith-Carnahan House, 139 Southwest I Street, Grants Pass, Oregon, 1982

 File — Box 03: Series MSS025:01 [Barcode: 35138008116359], Folder: 11
Identifier: MSS025:01.42
Scope and Contents

The National Register of Historic Places form describes the Smith-Carnahan house. Constructed in 1908 for Herbert and Katherine Smith, Grants Pass, the home has remained in the family for seventy-four years. The historical value to Grants Pass is significant.

The furnished documents are correspondence concerning the nomination, land plots for the city, a photograph slide, and images of newspaper articles.

Dates: 1982

Hershberger Mountain Lookout, Prospect Ranger District, Rogue River National Forest, Douglas County, Oregon, 1991

 File — Box 07: Series MSS025:01 [Barcode: 35138008116391], Folder: 10
Identifier: MSS025:01.87
Scope and Contents The "Summary Site Evaluation and Rehabilitation Project Description of the Hershberger Mountain Lookout" provides details of the setting and structural description of the lookout. It also notes the potential of being placed on the National Registry of Historic Places. The historical background provides the names and dates of men who worked in the lookout. Also included are site evaluations and an impact study of the rehabilitation project. Included are images of the structure...
Dates: 1991

Hill-Dunn cemetery, 2013

 File — Box 40: Series MSS025:04 [Barcode: 35138008116730], Folder: 13
Identifier: MSS025:04.79
Scope and Contents Handwritten miscellaneous notes regarding the Hill-Dunn cemetery; List of headstones for members of the Hill family; List of miscellaneous headstones in the Hill-Dunn cemetery, dated January 21st, 2013; A list of funerals preached by Rev. Moses Williams from the Jackson County, Oregon History Notes; Description of photos of stones in the Hill-Dunn Cemetery; Handwritten note regarding Frank Fine Gillette; Description of photos in reference to Jane Evens and Martha Evens; Description of...
Dates: 2013