The South Oakdale Historic District comprises a primarily
residential area
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Housing may vary significantly between, and through, residential areas. These include single-family housing, multi-family residen ...
along South Oakdale Avenue in
Medford,
Oregon
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,
United States
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Development
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Arts
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of this well-preserved residential
neighborhood
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began in 1890, soon after Medford's founding in 1883, and continued until around 1940. It became one of the city's grand neighborhoods, with many residents prominent in land development, business, agriculture, law, medicine, education, politics, and the arts. The district exhibits a wide range of architectural styles from its period of development, notably including several works by
Frank Chamberlain Clark
Frank Chamberlain Clark (1872–1957) was an American architect active in Southern Oregon. Many of his works are listed on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP).
Clark has been said to be "the leading architect of the Rogue River Va ...
, southern Oregon's preeminent architect of the early 20th century.
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The district was added to the
National Register of Historic Places
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in 1979.
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See also
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Central Medford High School
Central Medford High School (formerly Medford Opportunity High School) is a public alternative high school in Medford, Oregon, United States. In 2010 the school moved from its original location on Earhart Street to a new location on Oakdale Avenue ...
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References
External links
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Historic districts on the National Register of Historic Places in Oregon
Medford, Oregon
National Register of Historic Places in Jackson County, Oregon
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