Pietro Belluschi Exhibit
The Oregon Historical Society will be opening a new exhibit on Oregon Architect Pietro Belluschi which will run June 18- [...]
June 2012
Can't Judge a Book By Its Cover
Today we were cataloging books from a recent donation of materials and came across a copy of an 1869 agricultural report. Not the most thrilling [...]
Life of First Postmaster Born in Salem
In cataloging slides today in the Al Jones collection I came across an interesting series of images showing a wooden roll top desk with a [...]
May 2012
Lee House Preview
Changes are afoot in the in the Jason Lee House at the Willamette Heritage Center. Want to see more? Join us at Sheep to Shawl, [...]
April 2012
Homer Davenport Project
Just in case you haven't seen this interesting collection of information on Homer Davenport, check out the Homer Davenport Project. See why some claim that Homer Davenport was the last victim of the 1912 Titanic Disaster.
March 2012
Hollywood Press
In cataloging an old scrapbook today, we came across a newspaper clipping (2010.067.0018) from the Hollywood Press, dated 1928. The information given in the [...]
We Love Salem’s Unique History
We were challenged by the Statesman Journal to create a 90 second video as to why we here at the Willamette Heritage Center love [...]
North Santiam Historical Society Open to Submissions
The latest edition of the North Santiam Historical Society News encouraged contributions of poetry, photos and articles sharing memories of any aspect of life in [...]
February 2012
Bush House to Display Japanese Influence in Early Salem
[slideshow]March 1 - May 27, 2012, the Bush House Museum will be featuring an exhibit that follows the influence of Japanese Culture on early Salem [...]
Photo of the Day: Salem High School Graduation
Detail from a Salem High School Graduation Photo (either 1899 or 1898). Willamette Heritage Center. Elgin Collection. 2011.008.0036. From left to right: Top row: Loren Waln, W.D. Burchan, Johnnie Savage. 2nd Row: Nellie White, unknown, (top) Lila Mee, (bottom) Grace Van Wagner.