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

Acme Hardware Building

Historic Renovation Award 2006

Photographed by Douglass Halvorsen, November 25, 2020

1. Acme Hardware Building Marker

Inscription. The Acme Hardware Building, constructed by Marshall Bessonette in 1947, was financed by William “Heine” Fluhrer. Acme Hardware first occupied the building. The building had direct access to freight rail cars through a side door and truck ramp into the basement. The Police Athletic League started a gym on the 2nd floor in 1957. In 1960, Acme Hardware relocated, and Pittsburgh Plate Glass and Paint moved into the building. The Medford Beauty School occupied the Sixth Street storefront until the late 1980’s.

In cooperation with the Medford Urban Renewal Agency, owner Laz Ayala undertook interior remodeling, the creation of upper story living quarters and exterior renovation. The new Acme sign is strikingly similar to the building’s historic Art Deco sign. The building is typical of post-war, utilitarian architecture in Medford’s downtown.

For the historically sensitive renovation of a significant asset to the Downtown Historic District, the Medford Historic Commission awards this plaque to owner Laz Ayala.

Erected 2006 by Medford Historic Commission.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce •

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Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1947.

Location. 42° 19.593′ N, 122° 52.465′ W. Marker is in Medford, Oregon, in Jackson County. It is on West 6th Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1 W 6th Street, Medford OR 97501, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Southern Oregon.

It is also on the American Pacific Coast,

in the Pacific Northwest,

and in the Lewis & Clark Corridor.

Globally, it is in North America,

in the Cascade Range,

on the Ring of Fire,

in the Pacific Rim,

in the Western Hemisphere,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Medford Central Firehall (within shouting distance of this marker); The Goldy Building (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Cuthbert Building (about 500 feet away); Medford Boomed As Orchards Bloomed (about 700 feet away); A Town is Born (about 700 feet away); The War Brings Change (about 700 feet away); The Shone-Charley House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Historic Land Survey Monument (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Medford.

Additional commentary.
1. Medford Downtown Historic District contributing building
The Acme Hardware Building is not individually listed in the National Register of Historic Places, but is a contributing building (ID# 193) as part of the Medford Downtown Historic District that was listed in the NRHP

Photographed by Douglass Halvorsen, November 25, 2020

2. Acme Hardware Building Marker

Acme Hardware Company Building
Medford Downtown Historic District
1947
This property has been placed on the
National Register of Historic Places
by the United States Department of the Interior
National Park Service
and is subject to the provisions of the
Oregon Special Assessment Program
ORS 358.475-.565

in 1998.

— Submitted October 12, 2025, by Douglass Halvorsen of Klamath Falls, Oregon.

Credits. This page was last revised on October 12, 2025. It was originally submitted on October 12, 2025, by Douglass Halvorsen of Klamath Falls, Oregon. This page has been viewed 77 times since then and 40 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 12, 2025, by Douglass Halvorsen of Klamath Falls, Oregon. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.

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