SCHMIDT HOUSE MUSEUM AND LIBRARY

GRANTS PASS, OR

Schmidt House Museum and Library is a historic Victorian-style house located in Grants Pass, Oregon. It was built in 1883 by Gustav Schmidt, a German immigrant who became a successful businessman in the area. The house is a two-story wooden structure with a steeply pitched roof, a turret, and a wrap-around porch. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

The house has been preserved as a museum and library, showcasing the history of Grants Pass and the surrounding area. The museum features exhibits on the early settlers, the Native American tribes, and the gold rush that brought many people to the region in the late 1800s. Visitors can explore the rooms of the house, which are furnished with period pieces and artifacts, and learn about the daily life of the Schmidts and other prominent families in the area.

The library contains a collection of books, maps, and photographs related to the history of Grants Pass and Josephine County. There are also archives of local newspapers and documents, which are available for research purposes. The museum hosts events and educational programs throughout the year, including tours, lectures, and workshops.

Schmidt House Museum and Library is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of southern Oregon. It offers a glimpse into the past and provides a better understanding of the people and events that shaped the region over the years.

SCHMIDT HOUSE MUSEUM AND LIBRARY is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in GRANTS PASS OR. US MID #8404100552

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Western (Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington). Total revenue from most recent IRS 990 Form: $ 118,241 from tax period 201212 (YYYYMM).

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Contact SCHMIDT HOUSE MUSEUM AND LIBRARY

telephone: 5087958478

JOSEPHINE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
512 SW 5TH ST
GRANTS PASS
OR
97526-2804

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SCHMIDT HOUSE MUSEUM AND LIBRARY Information

MID #	8404100552
Name	JOSEPHINE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Alternate Name	SCHMIDT HOUSE MUSEUM AND LIBRARY
Classification	Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Western
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN)	936015456
NTEECC	A82
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM)	201212
INCOME	224,101
REVENUE	118,241
LAT/LONG	42.437038, -123.329777
CODES	FIPS State Code: 41 FIPS County Code: 033 US Census Tract: 360701 US Census Block: 2019