Luy House

The Frederick Luy House at 490 S. Oregon Street in Jacksonville was probably built in the 1870s.  Early maps and photographs of Jacksonville do not include the southern area of the town so it’s hard to date the structure. Luy’s wife was Frances Young, the elder daughter of G.W. Young who had purchased the property in 1864. Frederick Luy, a native of Baden, Germany, was a boot and shoemaker by trade.  He came to Oregon in 1852 and probably arrived in Jacksonville a year or so later.  Luy initially obtained a position with Nathan Langell, an established local cobbler, then later went into business for himself. 

Frederick and Frances had 8 children.  A son, Frederick Jr., became a barber in Medford.  A second son, Harry, was partners for years with Chriss Keegan in the popular Luy and Keegan Saloon at 120 E. California Street.

Another son, George, inherited the family home in 1905.  The house has since undergone significant alterations.