Medford in Jackson County, Oregon — The American West (Northwest)

The Shone-Charley House

Waverly Cottage

— Historic Renovation Award 2008 —

The Shone-Charley House Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Douglass Halvorsen, February 3, 2019

1. The Shone-Charley House Marker

Inscription. Waverly Cottage, also known as the Shone-Charley House, was constructed in 1895 by Joe Shone in the Queen Anne/Eastlake Style. Shone was born in England in 1865, and arrived in Medford in 1895 with a wife and two children. Designed by architect W. J. Bennet, the house is a remarkable example of complex design and elaborate embellishment. During the construction of his home, Joe managed the Barnum Planing Mill, and served as primary contractor for the Wilkinson-Swem Building in downtown Medford. Named Waverly Cottage by the Shones, the house was sold to William and Andromeda Charley in 1901.

Born in 1832 in Hursttown, Indiana, William Charley arrived in Jackson County with his wife and children in 1876. Upon retirement from raising cattle, the Charleys purchased the property, and the house remained in the Charley family until 1978.

In recognition of excellence in the historically sensitive restoration of Waverly Cottage, owners Robert and Tiffany Pool are awarded this plaque by the Medford Landmarks and Historic Preservation Commission.

Erected 2008 by Medford Landmarks and Historic Preservation Commission.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1895.

Location.

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42° 19.654′ N, 122° 52.663′ W. Marker is in Medford, Oregon, in Jackson County. Marker is at the intersection of N Grape St and W 4th St, on the left when traveling north on N Grape St. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: White City OR 97503, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Cuthbert Building (approx. ¼ mile away); Scion of the Washington Elm (approx. ¼ mile away); Medford Townsite (approx. ¼ mile away); Medford Public Library (approx. ¼ mile away); Historic Land Survey Monument (approx. 0.3 miles away); A Town is Born (approx. 0.3 miles away); Medford Boomed As Orchards Bloomed (approx. 0.3 miles away); The War Brings Change (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Medford.

More about this marker. Marker is monumented next to the front door of the Waverly Cottage which is currently home to a bed and breakfast.

Regarding The Shone-Charley House. This historic home was listed in the National Register of Historic Places in 1984.

Waverly Cottage, c. 1898-1901 image. Click for full size.

Photographed By NRHP Nomination Form

2. Waverly Cottage, c. 1898-1901

Photo taken shortly after construction.

The Shone-Charley House, 1984 image. Click for full size.

Photographed By NRHP Nomination Form

3. The Shone-Charley House, 1984

Photo taken in 1984, the same year the house was officially listed in the National Register of Historic Places. Notice how many embellishments were removed on the home by 1984, especially when comparing photos of 1898, 1984 and today.

Waverly Cottage, 2019 image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Douglass Halvorsen, February 3, 2019

4. Waverly Cottage, 2019

It is obvious from the photo and comparing it to the 1984 photo that much thought and care went into restoring this home to its original appearance in 1898.

Credits. This page was last revised on August 6, 2021. It was originally submitted on February 4, 2019, by Douglass Halvorsen of Klamath Falls, Oregon. This page has been viewed 267 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on February 4, 2019, by Douglass Halvorsen of Klamath Falls, Oregon. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.