Odd Fellows Hall - Roseburg Downtown Historic District - Roseburg, OR
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member NW_history_buff
N 43° 12.466 W 123° 20.686
10T E 471993 N 4783945
This contributing building is part of the Roseburg Downtown Historic District.
Waymark Code: WMQTFT
Location: Oregon, United States
Date Posted: 03/27/2016
Published By:Groundspeak Charter Member BruceS
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The NRHP Nomination Form contains the following verbiage to describe this contributing building's significance:

This 50' x 100' brick building was constructed in 1892 as a two-story structure. At that tune, it had a tower at both the northeast and northwest corners and other embellishments of the neo-Gothic style. In 1924 the towers and other decorations were removed and a third story added. The arched windows of the original building were replaced with double-hung one/one in pairs with prominent lintels and sills. A cornice with modillions was also added, removing all traces of its original style.

The International Order of the Odd Fellows Hall Philetarian Lodge #8 was chartered March 9, 1859. Some of the officers of the Lodge were notable citizens of Douglas County, including John Fullerton, James F. Gazley, and E.M. Moore. The Lodge met in the Masonic Hall at the southwest corner of Douglas and Rose Streets until 1892 when the subject building was constructed. The Lodge is considered the "mother lodge" of other in Douglas County. The first floor of the building has always been rented as a commercial space. The first tenant was an opera house which gave its first production in 1893.

This building is Inventory #161 on page 76 of the NRHP Nomination Form. Today, this building is home to Hanson Jewelers and two other small storefronts.

Name of Historic District (as listed on the NRHP): Roseburg Downtown Historic District

Link to nationalregisterofhistoricplaces.com page with the Historic District: [Web Link]

NRHP Historic District Waymark (Optional): [Web Link]

Address:
713 SE Jackson Street


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