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

Cuthbert Building

Historic Renovation Award 2006

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, June 22, 2014

1. Cuthbert Building Marker (along with NRHP plaque).

Inscription. The Cuthbert Building, constructed in 1910, was built by the Big Bend Milling Company. Franklin Cuthbert's furniture originally occupied the building. The building has housed a series of department stores. In 1920, the Golden Rule Mercantile Co., a popular Southern Oregon retail company, bought the building. In 1927, J.C. Penney bought the property and, 1947, leased it, remaining there until the early 1960's.

Former owner Fred Phelps initiated the renovation in 2002. J. R. Development, LLC, purchased the property in 2004 and restored the west elevation to approximate the original building design. Awnings and tile-covered columns were the finishing touches to the transformation. The building reflects the influence of the Chicago School style of architecture.

For the historically sensitive renovation of a significant asset to the downtown historic district, the Medford Historic Commission awards this plaque to owner J.R. Development, LLC.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1910.

Location. 42° 19.635′ N, 122° 52.366′ W. Marker is in Medford, Oregon, in Jackson County. It is at the intersection of North Central Avenue and East 6th Street on North Central Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 38 North Central Avenue, Medford OR 97501, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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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 (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Goldy Building (about 300 feet away); A Town is Born (about 300 feet away); Medford Boomed As Orchards Bloomed (about 300 feet away); The War Brings Change (about 400 feet away); Acme Hardware Building (about 500 feet away); Medford Auto Company Building (about 600 feet away); The Shone-Charley House (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Medford.

Cuthbert Building and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, June 22, 2014

2. Cuthbert Building and Marker

The marker is visible here, mounted chest height between two entrances in the middle of the building.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on January 5, 2016, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 784 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 5, 2016, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.