The Cherry Tree, 6th and Charnelton, circa 1900

This shot, looking west at the intersection of 6th and Charnelton shows a massive Cherry tree reported at the time the photo was taken to have been 50 years old. It also illustrates how beautiful early Eugene really was. Nothing in this photo survives today. The near corner is now the site of Caddis Fly Shop, and the far corner once a Muffler and Brake shop is now a fast food stand called The Hunger Station. Alas, that magnificent cherry tree would now be sitting in the far left lane of traffic on 6th Street.

The Cherry House, 740 High Street

I can find no information on this little cottage that once belonged to the Cherry family and stood at 740 High St., today the site of the east entrance to City Hall. The house was probably constructed about 1870 as the porch supports strongly resemble those of the Peters and Dunn houses that were built in the late 1860's. While the exterior was a little on the plain side the interior made up for it with typical Victorian exuberance. The walls and curtains have been decorated with pine bows and leaves for some unknown celebration. All in all it's a very pleasant room.

Surviving Italianate 1211 High

Though the porch and siding have been altered, this house on the northeast corner of 12th and High is basically intact. Interestingly, this circa 1880 Italianate appears to have been built as a large addition to a much earlier Greek Revival house which can be seen on the right, probably serving as the kitchen wing. This house served as offices for an attorney in the late 1980's and the parlor to the left was kept furnish with some beautiful Victorian furnishings.

West University Survivor

I have always made a point to glance at this little Italianate survivor each time I drive down High St. if anything to just make sure it is still there. With all the changes in the neighborhood who knows what its immediate fate could be. There is little information available on this circa 1885 house. It is probably original to this site at 1633 High and the exterior remains in fairly original condition. There have been some changes to the porch and polygonal Bay window and also the roof is covered in very inappropriate cedar shakes, but all this could be easily restored. After years as a rental I cringe to think what the interior looks like. When new this was a higher end home. The exterior trim and window casings were of a higher quality and design than that used in many of its contemporaries.

Clifton and Addie Cleaver House

This little doll house was the first home of Clifton and Adelaide (Addie) Medley Cleaver after their marriage. Clifton was part owner of Henderson-Cleaver Drugstore and also Cleaver's Shoe Store with his brother Elmer. When not engaged in business Clifton had time to serve as the Mayor of Eugene for one term. This house stood on the northeast corner of 7th and Olive street. Now the site of the parking garage for the Hult Center.

Hodes Saloon

Here is Clement Hodes Saloon, which stood on the west side of Willamette on the northwest corner of the alley between 8th and 9th Avenues. View shows Clement Hodes standing in the doorway. Signs painted on windows advertise fine wines, liquors, cigars and 5-cent beer. The interior was a little on the dismal side but did appear to have electric fans suspended from the ceilings. This would have been a big draw to those looking for a cold beer on a hot summer day in Eugene.

The Houses of Clement Hodes

The top photo shows the first home of Clement Hodes which stood at the southeast corner of 8th and Lawrence. The house was an early structure, built in the Greek revival style, resembling the Christian House on east 12th. Clement Hodes owned a Saloon and Billard Parlor on Willamette St. It must have been a successful business as circa 1890 the original house was moved (location unknown) and this fine two story Italianate took its place. It appears the house stood until about 1930 when it was replaced with the apartment house that still stand on the site.