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Schmidt House Museum & Research Library |
In the mid 1880's, European immigrants, Claus and Hannchen Schmidt came to Grants Pass and homesteaded on the Rogue River where their five children were born. Their 1901 craftsman-style historic home houses the museum. The grounds include a garden, fruit trees, and a barn. The museum also features a regional research library. Guided tours are available.
Open: Tues-Fri. Extended summer hours.
Many Historic Houses have been preserved throughout Oregon.
| Location | 508 SW 5th Grants Pass Oregon 97526 |
| Phone | 541-479-7827 |
| josephinehistorical@charter.net | |
| Website |
http://www.webtrail.com/jchs
In 1997, the Research Library was settled into a relocated house donated by the Ken Roberts Company and renovated with generous help from the community. Both facilities are situated on Southwest 5th Street; the House Museum is on the corner of 5th and "J" Streets and the Research Library is next door on the corner of 5th and "K" Streets, a few ... |