Salem history: the governor’s mansion turns 100

In 1924, Thomas and Edna Livesley moved into their new home in Salem. Livesley was an internationally known hop grower. He hired Ellis F. Lawrence, a Portland architect, to design the 9,840 square foot home on Fairmount Hill.  

Ellis was familiar with the Salem area. He designed the 1912 Masonic Building, also known as the Franklin Building, located downtown at 101 High St. N.E. It is now the location of Willamette Valley Bank.

Ellis’…