Thanksgiving 1901 at Marion School
Thanksgiving postcard from the turn of the Thanksgiving greeting from the turn of the century WHC 2011.037.0268 In anticipation of delicious Thanksgiving [...]
Thanksgiving postcard from the turn of the Thanksgiving greeting from the turn of the century WHC 2011.037.0268 In anticipation of delicious Thanksgiving [...]
Main road through Shaw, Oregon circa 1909. Left to right, Schomus General Store, Waldo Hills Hotel and the Catholic church. The Methodist church is [...]
The Interesting Story of the White Sox Orchards Much to the disappointment of his fans and teammates, Tinker A. Jones gave up money [...]
Beans Delayed Start of Salem Schools in 1953 Beans? Yes. Beans. The hot topic at the Salem School Board meetings in July of 1953 [...]
Neill and Esther Johnson, Belpassi pioneers. Used with permission MGB Family Tree, Ancestry.com It was late August 1851, a miserably wet and [...]
There is something so poignant about sifting thru a probate packet at the Oregon State Archives. The remainders of a human life reduced to [...]
Movies Got a Slow Start in Salem Movie culture didn’t take off right away in Salem, it evolved slowly through pop up venues, carnival [...]
Salem U.S.O. One of Salem’s USO buildings. Look familiar? It is now the offices for Sherman, Sherman, Johnnie & Hoyt, LLP, on the [...]
On a tour of the new Yesterdayland: Innovations of the Past exhibit at the Willamette Heritage Center I found myself stumped by a set [...]
What is the answer to the water pollution problem faced by the city of Salem? Photo Postcard showing artisian spring. c. 1920. Despite [...]