Ophir - Ophir Mayor Walt Shubert and others are working to restore historic homes in this small scenic town. Shubert is pictured standing in the doorway of the historic Alt home, which was moved to Ophir from Mercur in 1930.Ophir - Ophir Mayor Walt Shubert and others are working to restore historic homes in this small scenic town. Shubert is pictured standing in the doorway of the historic Alt home, which was moved to Ophir from Mercur in 1930.photo of stella holtzman fitzwater on a horse, postmaster of Ophir from 1947-1968. restored historic homes in this small scenic town.