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0 of 3 Premium Clicks used this month SUBSCRIBE Print + Online Subscriber Activation | Register x Forgot Password | Need an Account? e-edition | subscribe | newsletter | deals Classifieds Jobs Autos Real Estate FEATURED » NEWS NOW Planning for Rogue Basin drought resiliency ... Southern Oregon fire crews prepare for long, hot summer ... Gov. Kate Brown says school districts must provide annual lead reports ... Planning for Rogue Basin drought resiliency ... Southern Oregon fire crews prepare for long, hot summer ... Gov. Kate Brown says school districts must provide annual lead reports ... SINCE YOU ASKED Since You Asked: The Chapel of the Rocks and Roses featured petrified wood Comment MailTribune.com Writer Posted Jun. 7, 2016 at 12:01 AM Posted Jun. 7, 2016 at 12:01 AM » Social News I read an anniversary announcement for a Don and Evelyn Bryan in the paper and, first of all, congratulations to the Bryans on 70 years together. In the article, it mentions they were married at The Chapel of the Rocks and Roses, corner of Eighth and Oakdale. I was born here and don't remember that name or something like that at that location. More info please. — A.E. The Rev. Dell Elias Millard and his wife, Vivian, had the Chapel of the Rocks and Roses built on South Oakdale Avenue and celebrated its opening with a public reception in August 1945. Rev. Millard was an avid collector of petrified wood from around Jackson County and had many of his finds incorporated into the chapel by mason James Fortner, according to local author and historian Bill Miller and the Southern Oregon Historical Society. An announcement about the reception in the Aug. 10, 1945, issue of the Mail Tribune reads, "Medford's Chapel of the Rocks and Roses is well named, for here petrified native woods of Jackson County, gathered during the past 15 years, blend into the architecture of a lovely chapel of incomparable beauty. Here, too, will be rare roses in abundance surrounding the chapel and planted in profusion in an old-fashioned garden, with pool and wishing well." The announcement said the chapel had a quiet, friendly atmosphere achieved with rich carpeting and drapes. The building was also illuminated with the "newest indirect cold cathode neon lighting." During the public reception, Rev. Millard and his wife celebrated their 10th wedding anniversary with couples who had been married by the reverend. After decades in Southern Oregon, the Millard's moved to Arizona in 1965, according to Miller. The Chapel of the Rocks and Roses was across from the Jackson County Courthouse, according to newspaper accounts. A drinking fountain and rock seating wall decorated with petrified wood still stand in front of the courthouse. Dating from 1945, the fountain and bench were dedicated to Southern Oregon pioneers by the Millards, according to Miller. Send questions to “Since You Asked,” Mail Tribune Newsroom, P.O. Box 1108, Medford, OR 97501; by fax to 541-776-4376; or by email to [email protected]. To see a collection of columns, go to mailtribune.com/youasked . We’re sorry, but the volume of questions received prevents us from answering all of them. MailTribune.com Writer Posted Jun. 7, 2016 at 12:01 AM » 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 MailTribune.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 Announcements Obituaries Story ideas Since you asked 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 2016 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. MailTribune.com | P.O. Box 1108, Medford, OR 97501