The myrtlewood industry originated in the late 1800's along the Southern Oregon Coast. As one takes a closer look at myrtlewood craftsmanship, the oldest factory emerges as a story of history and success. The Myrtlewood Factory, located five miles north of North Bend, Oregon, at the entrance to the Dunes National Recreation Area, is the oldest in the world.

In 1911, the mother company of Bayview Manufacturing turned their first product under the name of Duncan's Myrtlewood Crofters. This was the first commercial effort of retailing myrtlewood products.

The House Of Myrtlewood was started in 1929 by William Beaumont. The original location was near the present day Chevron Station on 1st Street. Beaumont, originally from North Dakota, started the business as a way to support his family after the box company where he worked closed down. His son, Daryl Beaumont, worked at the business during his school years and then returned to work full-time after graduating from OSU. When Daryl enlisted in the Navy and served in WWII the senior Beaumont ran the business until his son's return, and then left the area for Southern California.

Zumwalt’s Myrtlewood,

Began in 1946 by Al Zumwalt, a man of Swiss German heritage, the factory continues in business under the ownership of Dave & Kathy Takahashi.

Rogue River Myrtlewood

This little factory sits in Gold Beach and is currently owned by Mike and Caryn Merica. It was originally opened in 1948 and has been in operation since.