Masonry Magazine September 1969 Page. 26
U. S. Post Office
Jacksonville, Oregon
General Contractor: Harold W. Salter
Mason Contractor: Carl Sandeen, MCAA
Architects: Edson & Patterson, AIA
Structural Engineers: Marquess & Marquess
Photography: Ralph Robertson, U.S. Post Office Real Estate Department
To conform with the early pioneer architecture this post office building at Jacksonville, Ore., has deviated from the standard design concept established by the Postal Department. Jacksonville is now qualified as a National Historic Landmark by the National Park Service.
The design closely resembles the old red brick buildings built during the heyday of Jacksonville. Decorative cornices and corbeled brick arches and columns around the high windows lend embellishment to an otherwise plain front.
Before work was started, it was necessary to sink nine test holes to a depth of 15 to 18 ft. because of the probability of striking underground mines below grade level. Much of the town was honeycombed by miners searching for gold deposits in depression years.
Carl Sandeen, the mason contractor, takes considerable pride in the excellence of the craftsmanship noted on this building. The E. E. Sandeen Masonry Contracting firm is located in Rogue River, Ore., and is a member of the Mason Contractors Association of Eugene.
This Post Office building project at Jacksonville, Ore, included a Depot Restoration and common plaza between structures. Common brick was chosen to harmonize with existing buildings in the neighborhood built in the early 1900's.