Haunted Salem
Haunted Salem Unlike its namesake in Massachusetts, Salem cannot boast a nearly four-century history, or a dramatic event such as the witch hunts and [...]
August 2005
Guardian Fire
Guardian Building Goes Up In Flames November 3, 1947 1947-11-03, Fire through the roof of the Guardian building. Nov 3, 1947. Fireman climbing [...]
Fires
Fires State Capitol Fire, 1935 In a spectacular blaze which began as Salemites ate dinner, the Oregon State Capitol was destroyed by fire a [...]
Capitol Fire of 1935
Capitol Devoured by Fire for a Second Time April 25, 1935 1935-04-25, Oregon State Capitol Bldg. the night of 4/25/1935. View is to [...]
Brief History
Brief History Salem is the capital of Oregon and one of the state's largest cities. This essay offers a brief overview of our community's [...]
March 0215
March 2, 1915
by Richard van Pelt, WWI Correspondent In response to Germany’s attempt at a submarine blockade of the British Isles, the headline in the Statesman reported: [...]