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0 of 3 Premium Clicks used this month SUBSCRIBE Print + Online Subscriber Activation | Register x Forgot Password | Need an Account? subscribe | newsletter | deals Classifieds Jobs Autos Real Estate NEWS NOW Snow doesn't stop 15th annual Abundance Swap ... Enough stuff already: Ashlanders renew Abundance Swap tradition ... Decision on public art proposal postponed ... Snow doesn't stop 15th annual Abundance Swap ... Enough stuff already: Ashlanders renew Abundance Swap tradition ... Decision on public art proposal postponed ... AS IT WAS: TALES FROM THE STATE OF JEFFERSON As It Was: Auto courts abounded in Southern Oregon in the '20s Comment By Alice Mullaly Southern Oregon Historical Society DailyTidings.com By Alice Mullaly Southern Oregon Historical Society Posted Jul. 1, 2015 at 7:50 PM Updated Jul 1, 2015 at 7:51 PM By Alice Mullaly Southern Oregon Historical Society Posted Jul. 1, 2015 at 7:50 PM Updated Jul 1, 2015 at 7:51 PM » Social News Southern Oregon was a great place for vacationing by auto in 1928. Auto camps abounded from the Siskiyou Mountains to Crater Lake. Most provided camping space or cabins for one or two dollars a day, and many had stores and lunchrooms, gas stations, and auto repair shops. And each one seemed to have a specialty. At Lay’s Campground just south of Ashland, there were two sulfur springs. Lithia Park Auto Camp, in the heart of Ashland, offered free water, wood and lights. For the history buff, the Blue Flower Lodge in Phoenix was a former log fort dating from the 1850s. In downtown Medford, Merrick’s Camp had an indoor swimming pool, with swimsuit rentals, bowling alleys, and a dance hall. The outdoor recreation fans could choose from auto camps up and down the Rogue River. The Antlers north of Grants Pass, The Rogue Elk Hotel in Trail, Casey’s, McCleod’s, Cascade Gorge, and the Prospect Hotel all advertised great fishing and hunting. And at Union Creek, Ed Beckelhymer promised “good old-fashioned home-cooked meals” at his Becky’s Café. So whether the auto tourist wanted indoor or outdoor entertainment, a campsite, or a cabin, Southern Oregon had auto courts to fill the bill. Source: “Where Tourists Find Best Accommodations in Southern Oregon”, Ashland Daily Tidings, July 19, 1928, p. 2. As It Was is a co-production of Jefferson Public Radio and the Southern Oregon Historical Society. As It Was stories are broadcast weekdays on Jefferson Public Radio and are available online at asitwas.org . By Alice Mullaly Southern Oregon Historical Society DailyTidings.com By Alice Mullaly Southern Oregon Historical Society Posted Jul. 1, 2015 at 7:50 PM Updated Jul 1, 2015 at 7:51 PM » Comment or view comments Reader Reaction » STAY INFORMED Email NewsLetter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Southern Oregon Directory Featured Businesses Loading... Business Name address Location, ST | website.com Find Southern Oregon Attractions Bars Restaurants Beauty Salons Entertainment Doctors Medical Specialists Contractors Education Lawn Services Lawyers Shopping Travel Tanning Used Cars Wedding Services ▼ Add your business here + Events Calendar Connect with DailyTidings.com Facebook Twitter RSS Back to top Reader Services Reader Services home Subscriptions Subscriber controls Contact us Submissions Photos Events Letters to the editor Corrections Alerts Email alerts RSS feeds Text Alerts Advertise Media Kit Home Products and services Ad rates Advertising contacts Propel Marketing Mail Tribune Daily Tidings The Nickel Shop Our Valley Blogs Mobile Site Stay Informed Email newsletter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Your privacy is important, read our privacy policy. © Copyright 2015 Local Media Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy | Terms of Service | Local Media Group Publications Original content available for non-commercial use under a Creative Commons license, except where noted. DailyTidings.com | P.O. Box 1108, Medford, OR 97501