Frank Hull, of Mackey & Hull, the photographers, has been doing some fine view work of late of Medford and vicinity. He has taken several views from the top of the water tower that show up well and from them a stranger could get a good idea as to the appearance of Medford. He has two views of this valley, taken with a very powerful telescopic lens, that are gems in the photographer's art. They are taken from the high butte back of Jacksonville. One was taken on a day when there was a heavy fog in the valley. The fog made the valley appear like a great lake, the surface of which was broken by long, sweeping swells, or possibly more like a great snowfield. The fog was only about 300 feet deep and the surrounding hills and the mountains, with their covering of snow, stood out clear and bold in the bright sunshine that prevailed above the fog. Ashland, Medford, Jacksonville, Central Point and the places in the valley were completely hidden and only by the topography of the surrounding country could their locations be fixed. As a companion piece to this fog scene Mr. Hull took another view from the same butte of the valley when it was filled with sunshine instead of with fog. The broad, level expanse of the valley, on which Medford and the other nearby towns can be plainly seen, with Mt. Pitt, Wagner Butte and historic old Table Rock for a background, makes a view hard to equal by any of the grand scenery of the Coast. In addition to these scenes Mr. Hull has many others of pretty and interesting views of various places and points about the valley. A collection of his pictures would make an appreciated present to friends in the East as well as to be a good advertisement of this country.
Medford Success, January 30, 1903, page 1


    F. H. Hull has sold his interest in the furniture and rooms over Mrs. Mackey's restaurant to G. W. Mackey and will devote his entire time to his photographic interests.
"City Briefs," Medford Success, February 6, 1903, page 1


    The Elite Studio has had a change of management this week. F. H. Hull has bought the studio for the present month, but has secured the services of G. W. Mackey for the finishing work. The deal was completed last Wednesday and Mr. Hull took charge at once. On Thursday Frank Redden began soliciting orders for the studio and Mr. Hull expects to have others and start out himself soon, expecting to do everything possible to increase the business of the Elite. Frank is a hustling, energetic young man and deserves the patronage of the public.
"City Briefs," Medford Success, February 10, 1903, page 2


    Frank Hull has sold out his interest in the Elite Gallery in Medford to his partner, George Mackey, and will devote his time to view work. Mr. Hull has recently bought a large lens, making his outfit complete in every respect. He will visit all sections of the Rogue River Valley and take views of its many scenic attractions, as well as to take views of buildings and other places of interest.
"Local Notes," Jacksonville Sentinel, June 19, 1903, page 2


    Frank Hull will leave about the first of July for Crater Lake and Mt. Pitt where, for several weeks, he will give his attention to taking photographs of the various places of interest. Mr. Hull has made some fine views of valley points and in all probability will bring back some good ones from the mountains.
"City Happenings," Medford Mail, June 26, 1903, page 7


    Frank Hull and Cliff Beckett returned Saturday from a three weeks' trip up Rogue River and at Crater Lake. Mr. Hull took about fifty very fine views of the scenery along the route traveled.
"Additional Personal," Medford Mail, August 28, 1903, page 4


    Frank Hull has returned from his photo tour of Crater Lake and Klamath County and has pitched his tent in Medford. Mr. Hull got some remarkably fine views of Crater Lake and of Rogue River and Klamath Lake scenery. He has a panoramic view of this valley that is remarkable for its clearness and for the scope of territory covered, for it shows the entire valley from Table Rock to about Ashland, and so plainly that farm houses and orchards and all of the towns can be seen, and for a background to this beautiful valley scene the rugged heights of the Siskiyou Mountains show up bold and clear. As a souvenir to send to Eastern friends this view of the valley would be just the thing, for it would give them a comprehensive understanding of the topography of this section of Rogue River Valley and of the beautiful appearance of the valley and its grand scenery.
"Local Notes," Jacksonville Sentinel, September 18, 1903, page 4


    Frank H. Hull, the enterprising young photographer, of Medford, was married Oct. 29th in the parsonage at Denver, Idaho, to Miss Fannie E. Hall, Rev. J. C. Templeton officiating. The young people have been spending their honeymoon with friends and relatives in Idaho but are expected in Medford in the near future, at which place they have a wide circle of friends who wish them happiness and prosperity in their latest venture.
Jacksonville Sentinel, November 13, 1903, page 8




    Frank Hull, an excellent artist, has established himself in business in Jacksonville, in a big tent, near the railroad depot, and is doing a good business.
"Brief Mention," Democratic Times, April 13, 1904, page 1


    Frank Hull has had his photograph tent set up at the Table Rock post office, and was soliciting orders. If all sat for pictures who spoke of doing so, he will make a good thing out of his stay among us.
"Table Rock Items," Medford Mail, August 5, 1904, page 8




    Frank Hull:--"Yes, I'm in the photograph business by myself now. I have quit the partnership business. It didn't seem to work right some way. I have my studio opposite the post office fitted up in good shape and have settled down for the winter."
"Street Echoes," Medford Mail, December 16, 1904, page 1


    Frank Hull, the Art Studio man and landscape artist, of Medford, was in town Wednesday and made this office a pleasant call. Mr. Hull has but recently returned from trips to Crater Lake and other scenic localities of Southern Oregon and has a collection of Oregon views that is second to none in this section of the state.
"Local Briefs," Jacksonville Sentinel, December 16, 1904, page 5


    Frank Hull, the Medford photographer, made another trip to the new site of the Iowa Lumber Co.'s mill on Jackson Creek and reports that he was able to secure some very fine landscape views.
"Local Happenings," Jacksonville Sentinel, January 20, 1905, page 4


    Frank H. Hull:--"I note by your last week's paper that you stated I was fishing at Rogue River a few Sundays ago. Well, I was, in a manner, and I think I caught more fish than anyone else on the river that day. I was taking pictures for W. F. Isaacs, the 'Toggery man.'"
"Street Echoes," Medford Mail, September 22, 1905, page 1


    Benj. Hull, of Chicago, stopped off in Medford last week for a half day's visit with his half-brother, F. H. Hull, the Art Studio man. Mr. Hull is a traveling salesman for a Chicago wholesale house.
"Purely Personal," Medford Mail, November 10, 1905, page 8


    Frank Hull, the Art Studio man, did a great turn at "hurry-up" work Tuesday afternoon and night of this week. At three o'clock Tuesday Dr. Ray placed an order with him for 300 souvenir buttons and 100 8x10 mounted views of the Gold Ray dam. Mr. Hull, with the assistance of his wife and Mr. and Mrs. McKinney, recently from Eastern Oregon, at once set to work on the job and by daylight Wednesday morning the entire order was completed and ready for delivery.
"City Happenings," Medford Mail, November 17, 1905, page 5


    F. H. Hull:--"Talking about making new business and getting in outside capital? Want to tell you that this week I received an order from Idaho Falls, Idaho, for 100 of those novelty mirrors I am putting out. The party will use them as advertisement for his business. Why, yes, I am doing a good lot of work in my photo novelties. They are new and in every respect novel--and that's what the people want--something different."
"Street Echoes," Medford Mail, December 15, 1905, page 1


    Fred Hurst made an unprovoked assault upon Frank Hull on Wednesday of this week--for which he was arrested and Recorder Toft imposed a fine of $10, which he paid.
"Purely Personal," Medford Mail, February 23, 1906, page 5


    POST CARDS--All who desire their names and address placed on list for the exchange of souvenir postal cards and who are willing to return a card, promptly, for each one received, may send ten cents in stamps to The Northwest Post Card Co., Medford, Oregon. Twelve post cards sent postpaid on receipt of 25 cents, or 25 for 50 cents. All different Southern Oregon scenes.
"City Happenings," Medford Mail, March 23, 1906, page 5


    POST CARDS--In the Saturday's issue of this paper will appear another post card local. All who cut it out and mail it to the Northwest Post Card Union, Medford, Oregon, will have their name placed on the exchange list free of charge and will receive post cards from all over the United States. Read next Saturday's Daily Tribune.
"Local and Personal," Medford Daily Tribune, March 23, 1906, page 4


    Through a peculiar coincidence Frank Hull's birthday and that of his better half occurs on the 28th and 30th of October, while their wedding anniversary is sandwiched between these two dates. This triple holiday, falling so frequently, has been found so exhausting in the past that it was deemed necessary to compass the three festal occasions in one, which was done last Sunday, a goodly gathering of friends at the Hull home contributing to the joyousness of the anniversary.
"City Happenings," Medford Mail, November 2, 1906, page 5


    POST CARDS--All who desire their names and address placed on list for the exchange of souvenir postal cards and who are willing to return a card, promptly, for each one received, may send ten cents in stamps to The Northwest Post Card Union, Medford, Oregon. Twelve post cards sent postpaid on receipt of 25 cents, or 25 for 50 cents. All different Southern Oregon scenes.
"City Happenings," Medford Mail, March 23, 1906, page 5


    Talent Historical Society just unearthed a tattered copy of a June 1907 Post Card Magazine published by the Northwest Post Card Union, printed by the Hull Printing Company of Medford, Oregon. Hull Printing Company created a club which sent and exchanged picture postcards, and the contents of the one magazine THS possesses shows that this local picture card club had members from nearly a score of states across the nation. Our one copy lists members from Washington, Nevada, Utah, Colorado, Idaho, Kansas, Nebraska, Iowa, Wisconsin, Michigan, Illinois, Ohio, Georgia, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, Alaska, Oklahoma Territory and Texas--though most of the members were from the Southern Oregon area.
    Talent Historical Society only has seen one copy of this rare club's booklet. Perhaps there are others floating around or buried in the attics of Jackson County. In any event, THS museum is pleased to have this one copy, but would certainly like to see our copy have a companion.
The Historacle, Talent, Oregon, April 2011, page 7




    A large assortment of post card albums, just arrived at Hull's Postal Shop, 10c to $2.50. Come and see them, Hubbard building, near bridge.
"Social and Personal," Medford Daily Tribune, December 17, 1907, page 4


    Frank Hull, the Medford photographer and postcard vendor, came up last Monday to photograph Buccioni, the Greek, who assaulted a fellow laborer at Steinman last fall. His victim is dying in a Portland hospital, it is stated.
"Local Notes," Jacksonville Post, December 21, 1907, page 3


    A few enlarged photos of Southern Oregon scenery, left over from the Christmas trade, will be given free with frames to fit, on receipt of retail price of frame. A limited supply. The Art Studio, Hubbard bldg., near bridge.
"Social and Personal," Medford Daily Tribune, January 10, 1908, page 4





    None of the arts come nearer our homes and our affections than does photography. By its means we are all enabled to preserve the pictured semblance of home scenes and local views as dear to the heart. Medford is especially fortunate in this regard in having a scenic artist among her citizens--Mr. Frank H. Hull. He is one of the most skilled and progressive members of the photographic profession, and his studio is up-to-date and fitted with all the modern appliances for scenic work. Mr. Hull is a true artist, and his attainments rise to the rank of talent and genius. His heart is in his work and, as Longfellow sings: "The heart giveth grace unto every art." He makes a specialty of fine scenic work and has more than earned the reputation of producing first-class work in every particular. Kodak finishing, both in developing and printing, is part of Mr. Hull's work, and he handles postcards and always has on hand a line of new novelties. He has $10,000 invested in his studio and printing office and employs five people. The National Protective Legion and the Modern Woodmen are his orders, and he ranks among our most successful and respected citizens.
Medford Mail Tribune, January 2, 1910, page B3


    Ed Weston returned Wednesday from Southern California, where he has been on a business trip. Mr. Weston found the picture which has occupied a prominent position in the Medford booklets, as an illustration of how Tokay grapes are grown here, on postcards in Southern California with the headline "Picking Grapes in California." The picture is the reproduction of an actual photograph of the late C. H. Manwaring, taken in his vineyard near Jacksonville by Frank Hull.
"Local and Personal," Medford Mail Tribune, January 27, 1910, page 5


Census date: May 6, 1910
Name: Frank H. Hull
Residence: 331 East Sixth Street, Medford
Occupation: Scenic Artist
Birth location: Kansas (father Iowa, mother Kansas)
Household members:
Frank H. Hull, 30, married 7 years
Fannie E. Hull, 29, wife, born in Washington (father Wisconsin, mother Illinois)
Occupation: None
United States Census



In late 1911 Hull became an owner of Medford's troubled Savoy Theater, eventually moving it to Central Point.

The January 5th ad above was apparently the Savoy's last hurrah in Medford. Soon Hull reopened the Savoy in Central Point:

    Frank Hull of Medford has leased the Central Point opera house and will run a moving picture show here.
"Central Point Items," Medford Mail Tribune, May 14, 1912, page 4

Medford Mail Tribune, September 26, 1949, page 4






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