Asten-Hill Manufacturing
Asten-Hill Manufacturing Company, located at 859 Seventh St. in West Salem, began operations in July 1955. Initially leasing the former Oregon Flax Textiles plant, [...]
September 2024
August 2024
Breyman Boise House
Breyman-Boise House, Salem, Oregon. Likely before 1931 move. Al Jones Collection. Willamette Heritage Center 2004.010.0149. Built: 1884-1889 Demolished: 1972 Built as the [...]
June 2024
The Grease Spot
The Grease Spot was a drive-in auto lubrication service station located at 167 Liberty Street in Salem, notable for its distinctive yellow and black [...]
March 2024
Super Service Auto Station
Then: Super Service Auto Station Photo by Klassic Photo Service as it appeared in the Capital Journal newspaper on June 16, 1926. [...]
April 2021
St. Paul’s School
St. Paul's Church and rectory at southwest corner of Church and Chemeketa Streets. Cronise Photo. Greg Nelson Collection, Salem Public Library. [...]
February 2021
St. Paul’s A.M.E. Church, Salem, Oregon
St. Paul's A.M.E. Church, Salem, Oregon. Photo Source: State Library of Oregon reference number 2006.001.0705. In my line of work, I have [...]
August 2020
I.O.O.F. Hall/Grand Opera House/Grand Theatre/Grand Hotel
IOOF HAll at the southwest corner of High and Court Streets in Salem. Photo taken after 1915. WHC Collections 2007.001.1702 The building [...]
May 2020
Obituary: Leslie Junior High School Building (1927-2020)
The Leslie Junior High Building at 710 Howard St SE in Salem was torn down in the Spring of 2020. Learn more about its construction and siting back in 1926-27 and the drama that ensued.
February 2020
Mill Place on the Willamette
Page Under Construction! All links may not yet be live. Check back soon! "Mill Place" on the Willamette: A New Mission House for [...]
May 2019
Duck Inn
Bob the Duck, installed to advertise Salem's Duck in, has witnessed several restaurants from its perch at 1980 State Street. Photo taken 2019. [...]