Historic buildings
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Scope Note: Historical buildings; Historic houses, etc
Found in 252 Collections and/or Records:
Red Butte Lookout, North Umpqua Ranger District, Douglas County, Oregon, 2004
File — Box 12: Series MSS025:02 [Barcode: 35138008116441], Folder: 08
Identifier: MSS025:02.43
Scope and Contents
The materials describe Red Butte Lookout, located in the Western Cascade of southwestern Oregon. The area is considered part of the Mixed-Conifer Zone. The authors suggest that Red Butte Lookout qualifies for the National Register of Historic Places as it has significant historical evidence in the design, materials, and quality of the lookout. The documents also note the people who participated in manning the watchtowers, making sure that fires were spotted, reported, and suppressed...
Dates:
2004
Redwood Hotel - Redwood Towers, 310 North West Sixth Street, Grants Pass, Oregon, 1979
File — Box 03: Series MSS025:01 [Barcode: 35138008116359], Folder: 05
Identifier: MSS025:01.36
Scope and Contents
The National Register of Historic Places nomination form provides information about the Redwood Hotel-Redwood Towers in Grants Pass. The form includes a description of the building constructed between 1926 and 1926. The document explains the significance of the Redwood Hotel-Redwood Towers to Grants Pass and Southern Oregon. Other materials include an article from the Daily Courier and two photograph slides.
Dates:
1979
Research for Ashland Cemetery Multiple Resource National Register of Historic Places Multiple Property, Ashland, Oregon, Jackson County, 1994
File — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS025:02.63
Scope and Contents
The nomination forms for the National Register of Historic Places focus on the Ashland Cemetery and Mountain View Cemetery. The Ashland Cemetery and the Mountain View Cemetery were selected for their role in the settlement and development of Ashland. The documents provide a brief history of the area. Supporting materials include images and maps of the cemeteries. Additional materials include newspaper articles, handwritten notes, and correspondence concerning the nomination. Also, an...
Dates:
1994
Richard-Ulrich House, 636 Conger Ave, Klamath Falls, Oregon, 1987
File — Box 05: Series MSS025:01 [Barcode: 35138008116375], Folder: 07
Identifier: MSS025:01.64
Scope and Contents
The National Register of Historic Places form describes the Richardson-Ulrich House as a private residence built for Robert M. and Anna Richardson in 1908. The Richardson's stayed in the house until 1920, when they sold it to George C. and Minnie Ulrich who remained in the home until their deaths in 1951 and 1953. A brief history of the Richardson and Ulrich families are in the nomination forms.Also, find correspondence regarding the nomination, images of the home, handwritten...
Dates:
1987
Rock Point Hotel, 40 North River Road, Gold Hill, Oregon, 1979
File — Box 01: Series MSS025:01 [Barcode: 35138008116334], Folder: 16
Identifier: MSS025:01.16
Scope and Contents
The National Register of Historic Places nomination form describes the Rock Point Hotel, located on the Del Rio Orchard property. The file includes plot plans, crate labels, and correspondence concerning the nomination.The architect of the Classical Revival architecture is unknown, but John Campbell is possibly the builder. The Rock Point Hotel built in 1865, for Lytle J. White, functioned as a stop for the stage and an essential stop for travelers. In 1907, the Rock Point Hotel...
Dates:
1979
Rogue Elk Hotel, 27390 Highway 62, Trail, Oregon, 1979
File — Box 01: Series MSS025:01 [Barcode: 35138008116334], Folder: 14
Identifier: MSS025:01.14
Scope and Contents
The National Register of Historic Places nomination forms describes The Rogue Elk Hotel located in Trail. Charles Power designed the hotel with a Colonial Style architecture. Mr. William G. McDonald, an artist who came to Medford from Canada in 1914, opened the hotel with his brother L.E. McDonald in 1916.The file includes images of newspaper articles, a portion of Oregon State Highway map 1923, hotel plans, Eagle Point Independent October 16, 1979, and The Mail Tribune October 11,...
Dates:
1979
Roper House, Fordyce and Julia Roper House-Winchester Inn, 35 South Second Street, Ashland, Oregon, 1985
File — Box 02: Series MSS025:01 [Barcode: 35138008116342], Folder: 10
Identifier: MSS025:01.29
Scope and Contents
The National Registry of Historic Places nomination form describes the Roper House as a private residence constructed in 1885-1886. It became significant to the area as a place of medicine in Southern Oregon and survived two fires before becoming the Winchester Inn located in Ashland.A report on the physical description of the property is in the file, with images of the interior and exterior of the house. There is one photograph showing the exterior of the property. Also included...
Dates:
1985
Running Y Ranch, 1997
File — Box 16: Series MSS025:02 [Barcode: 35138008116490], Folder: 03
Identifier: MSS025:02.69
Scope and Contents
The evaluation of the Running Y Ranch for inclusion in the National Registry of Historic Places identifies three distinct periods of history for the ranch. The periods include the Early Settlement Era 1866-1889, the McCornack Era 1890-1919, and the Geary Era 1920-1947. The document outlines the agriculture development of Klamath County during these periods. Materiels include images of structures and landscape on the ranch, as well as, maps and handwritten notes.
Dates:
1997
Russell cemeteries, bulk: 1860-2004
File — Box 40: Series MSS025:04 [Barcode: 35138008116730], Folder: 16
Identifier: MSS025:04.82
Scope and Contents
Internet research for Ollivant’s buried in Roseburg Oregon; Notes by Anne Billeter regarding Southern Oregon Bradley Burials, dated October 31st, 2004; Census record for Andrew J. Cokely 1860; Internet research for Calvin Embree of Douglas County; Internet research on Samuel Gazley; Census record for Saml Stephenson; Internet research for the Caldwells from County Down; Miscellaneous notes regarding the Waldo Cemetery; Index to: “History of Southern Oregon; Comprising Jackson, Josephine,...
Dates:
Majority of material found within 1860-2004
Russell – National Register, 1998
File — Box 40: Series MSS025:04 [Barcode: 35138008116730], Folder: 07
Identifier: MSS025:04.73
Scope and Contents
National Register of Historic Places registration form for the Hargadine Cemetery; National Register of Historic Places registration form for the Hargadine Cemetery with notes and corrections, dated May 8th, 1998; Internet search for “Ann Hill Russell” + Oregon yielding the inventory form from the Oregon Archeological Services
Dates:
1998