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Historic buildings

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

Found in 252 Collections and/or Records:

Douglas County cemeteries, 2013

 File — Box 40: Series MSS025:04 [Barcode: 35138008116730], Folder: 10
Identifier: MSS025:04.76
Scope and Contents Documentation of a few cemeteries in Douglas county including their condition; Email conversation between Kay Atwood from Paul Ritter regarding the Briggs burial ground, attached are internet searches on various members of the Briggs family, dated January 23rd, 2013; Written documentation of the history of Myrtle Creek; Internet search for John Adams; Internet search for Harriet E. Weaver, Hans Weaver, John Weaver; Grave search results from the internet, members of the Weaver family are...
Dates: 2013

Dutchman Peak Lookout, Applegate Ranger District, Rogue River National Forest, Jackson County, Oregon, 1998

 File — Box 07: Series MSS025:01 [Barcode: 35138008116391], Folder: 14
Identifier: MSS025:01.91
Scope and Contents The documents describe Dutchman Peak Lookout built in 1927 as significant for its place in the development of fire detection in the Rogue River National Forest. The evaluation expects Dutchman Peak Lookout to receive placement on the National Registry of Historic Places. Dutchman Peak parcel, initially an 80-acre parcel privately own by William Spaulding, was acquired by the Forest Service from the county through the lack of payment of taxes in 1922. Included are correspondence and images...
Dates: 1998

East Side Public School, Ashland.

 Item — Box 06: Series Archives081:13 [Barcode: 35138008263193], Object: 078
Identifier: Archives081:13.084
Scope and Contents

Was on the route to the Normal School. East Side Public School, Ashland.

Dates: 1920-1970

East Side School, Ashland.

 Item — Box 07: Series Archives081:12; Series Archives081:13 [Barcode: 35138008263201], Object: 001
Identifier: Archives081:13.085
Scope and Contents

Note on the back: Mrs. Patrick. East Side School, Ashland.

Dates: 1920-1970

Easterling house, 394 Liberty Street, Ashland, Oregon, 1982

 File — Box 01: Series MSS025:01 [Barcode: 35138008116334], Folder: 06
Identifier: MSS025:01.06
Scope and Contents

John Easterling was a businessman who purchased property and built many businesses in the Railroad District of Ashland. A unique feature of the John Easterling house is the porch obtained from Southern Oregon Normal School and incorporated into his new home.

The file consists of a preliminary workup for the Easterling house including a property plot plan.

Dates: 1982

Eastern Oregon Normal School

 Item — Box 07: Series Archives081:12; Series Archives081:13 [Barcode: 35138008263201], Object: 004
Identifier: Archives081:13.088
Scope and Contents

Gymnasium, Eastern Oregon Normal School

Dates: 1920-1970

Eastwood Independent Order of Odd Fellows Cemetery, Medford, Oregon

 File — Box 15: Series MSS025:02 [Barcode: 35138008116482], Folder: 01
Identifier: MSS025:02.59
Scope and Contents

The records of the graves in Eastwood/IOOF Cemetery in Medford, Oregon, include burials listed by block and lot numbers. The documents cover blocks three through three hundred two. An additional sixty graves added to the list were copied from newspaper obituaries. The information lists names and known birth and death dates. There are no records for blocks one and two.

Dates: 1890-2004

Eddings - Provost house, 364 Vista Street, Ashland, Oregon,, 1980

 File — Box 01: Series MSS025:01 [Barcode: 35138008116334], Folder: 03
Identifier: MSS025:01.03
Scope and Contents The National Register of Historic Places nomination form describes the Eddings-Provost house as a combination of Queen Anne and Eastern Stick Styles, located in the Summit Addition. The architect, James Norris constructed the house during 1888-1889 for George C. Eddings and his family. In 1893, Mr. Eddings sold the home and his hardware business to Damina Banani Provost.Photocopies of newspaper clippings, dating from 1925-1971, mention family members. There are two property plot...
Dates: 1980

Emerick-Phillips house, or Lena Anderson Phillips house, 1068 East Main Street, Ashland, Oregon, 1985

 File — Box 01: Series MSS025:01 [Barcode: 35138008116334], Folder: 12
Identifier: MSS025:01.12
Scope and Contents The National Register of Historic Places nomination form describes the Emerick-Phillips house located in Ashland. Established in 1908 as a private residence for Jeremiah C. Emerick and his wife, Sarah. Architecturally, this house is the only Bungalow Style left in Ashland to that is representative in style, setting, and integrity. It is equally valuable for its ties to Eli K. Anderson and his family, who were significant contributors to Ashland and Southern Oregon.The file includes...
Dates: 1985

Enders House and Building, Henry G. Enders, Sr. Home 31 South Second Street, Ashland, Oregon, Enders Building, 250-300 East Main Street, Ashland, Oregon, 1978-1985

 File — Box 03: Series MSS025:01 [Barcode: 35138008116359], Folder: 06
Identifier: MSS025:01.37
Scope and Contents

The National Register of Historic Places nomination forms for the Enders House and Building describe the house and Mr. Enders businesses in Ashland. The home was a private residence for Henry G. Enders, Sr. and his family. Mr. Enders purchased an entire block on Main Street for his business endeavors.

The correspondence, legal documents, handwritten notes, copies of newspapers articles, plot plans, and images provide insight into the nominations.

Dates: 1978-1985