George Guthrie spared no expense constructing Salem’s Elsinore Theatre almost a century ago, incorporating Gothic architecture and Tudor interior designs.
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Salem history moment: Who was the girl on the train to open the railroad bridge?
Andy Zimmerman of Salem’s Historic Landmark Commission tells the story behind the 1913 opening of the railroad bridge across the Willamette River.
Salem history moment: Weather, vandalism ended years of Nativity display on Capitol Mall
Starting in the 1960s, Salem had an annual Nativity display put on by the Chamber of Commerce. Andy Zimmerman, chair of Salem’s Historic Landmarks Commission, delves into the history of the figures.
Salem history moment: Fairfield, the Willamette Valley’s own ghost town
Columnist Kimberli Fitzgerald dives into the history of a small grain port town just north of Salem that vanished in the early 20th century as rail shipping became predominant.
Salem history moment: the first Oregon State Fair
As the city of Salem goes through its historic Ben Maxwell photo collection, Kimberli Fitzgerald, Salem’s historic preservation officer, is reviewing the text accompanying photos and sharing her findings with readers.
Salem history moment: the case of the mistaken school identity
A historic photo in a city collection labeled as the Eola School turned out to be an early image of Brush College instead, Kimberli Fitzgerald writes.
Salem history moment: moving and preserving Jason Lee’s house
As the city of Salem goes through its historic Ben Maxwell photo collection, Kimberli Fitzgerald, Salem’s historic preservation officer, is reviewing the text accompanying photos and sharing her findings with readers.
