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Sunday, August 15, 2010
Jewish History of Jacksonville, Oregon
One of my garage sale finds this weekend was a study of minorities in the early history of Jackson County, OR, specifically Chinese, African-American and Jewish. The study was not bound but rather in a folder with photographs on one side and text in the other. While all three sections are fascinating, I decided to pursue the history of my landsmen with a visit to the old gold mining town of Jacksonville, about a 20 minute drive from home. Pictured above is the Fisher Brothers store built in 1856 on the site of J'villes first trading tent. After the Jews left town it became a saloon, and is a toy store today
It was the discovery of gold that brought all sorts of folks to Jacksonville, including the Chinese to work the mines, and the Jews to bring necessary goods to sell to the miners. This is the J.A. Brunner and Brother building, the oldest surviving brick structure in town, built in 1855. It is known for its sturdiness during an Indian uprising when the building was used as a refuge for women and children.
The Sachs Brothers Store
A long way from Fifth Avenue, the Sachs store opened in 1861 bringing its finery for ladies to Jacksonville.
Karewski House 1856
While most of the Jews left the area for greener pastures with the coming of the railroad, Gustav Karewski (I assume this is pronounced Karevski), lived in Jacksonville until his death in 1890. His house is an art center today.
Max Mueller House 1888
While the locals did everything possible to chase the Chinese and Blacks out of town, the Jews actually assimilated into the Christian community. Max Mueller, for example, belonged to three fraternal lodges, and served as City and County Treasurer, County Clerk, and Postmaster for 18 years. Lipman Sachs was an election clerk for 10 years. Mueller and the Fisher brothers contributed the nails when a new fence was needed for the Methodist Church. There is no evidence suggesting prejudice towards Jacksonville's Jews.
Jacksonville Cemetery
The first burial here was in 1859. The cemetery, then as now, is divided into sections: Catholic, Mason, Redman (German), Jewish etc.
Monday, August 09, 2010
Pam & Maija Flashback
Found this photo while looking for something else; The Mono-ettes with two guys whose names I don't remember, posing for the Diana's catalog in front of the shop in Eugene.
Thursday, August 05, 2010
Sunday, August 01, 2010
Elements
Spent a couple of hours back at our fave bar in Medford, Elements. Wonderful small dishes, great drinks. But best of all, it was just myself and two lovely women. I could barely read the menu at all; must remember to bring my dollar store spectacles next time.
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