Saphara Harrell - Salem Reporter

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PHOTOS: The Great Oregon Steam-Up – plus more chances to catch it

Tractors rolled through the Great Oregon Steam-Up Saturday during a parade. (Saphara Harrell/Salem Reporter) Visitors to Powerland Heritage Park on Saturday got a glimpse into the past. Tractors from the last century rolled through the park showcasing what farming looked like generations ago. Other machines were scattered throughout the event,[Read More…]

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Utility box panels give passersby a chance meeting with local history

A utility box panel explaining the history of Salem’s Chinatown sits at the corner of State Street and High Street Northeast. (Saphara Harrell/Salem Reporter) You may have noticed something different about the utility boxes in downtown Salem. Seven of the city’s metal enclosures for electrical equipment now have a museum-like[Read More…]