Kubli House #1

The 1 ½ story wood frame structure at 305 S. Oregon Street in Jacksonville, known for years as the Kubli House, has been converted into an upscale vacation rental with 4 luxurious suites.  The new name honors the Swiss-German origin of prominent early owner, Kaspar Kubli.  He acquired this property in 1872 and his family occupied it for 25 years. 

Kubli had immigrated to the U.S. from Switzerland in 1852, arriving in Jacksonville a year later at the ripe old age of 21.  After mining on Jackson Creek for two winters, Kaspar joined fellow countrymen Peter Britt and Veit Schutz in the business of packing supplies between Crescent City and Jacksonville.  With his capital he acquired extensive land holdings in the Applegate where he engaged in farming and ranching; operated a store, stage stop, and mill; and even served as the local postmaster.

Moving back into Jacksonville in 1872, Kubli purchased a tinsmith and hardware business.  Its success led to his erecting the 2-story brick commercial building on California Street which still bears the Kubli name.  Kubli was also an active public and civic servant, twice elected Jackson County Treasurer, elected Grand Patriarch of the International Order of Odd Fellows grand lodge of Oregon, and involved in the Presbyterian Church management.