Oregon State Capitol - 11/30/08 11:22 AM
The current building, constructed from 1936 to 1938, and expanded in 1977, is the third to house the Oregon state government in Salem. Two former capitol buildings were destroyed by fire, one in 1855 and the other in 1935.
New York architects Trowbridge & Livingston conceived the current structure's Art Deco design, in association with Francis Keally. Much of the interior and exterior is made of marble. The Oregon State Capitol was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1988.
A variety of artwork is displayed on the exterior of the building. Sculptor Leo Friedlander used Vermont marble for … (6 comments)

I Am Thankful For............... - 11/21/08 02:09 PM
I just thought it would be good with Thanksgiving coming up to give people a chance to say what they are thankful for this year.
I am thankful that after 40 years my father has been able to put his life back together since my mother passed away from cancer two months ago.
I am also thankful for a wonderful wife and three healthy children (They are all prefect might I add). My wife has been one of the greatest things to ever happen to me and she has been one of my biggest supporters in my personal and professional life.
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Welcome to Salem, Oregon - 11/20/08 01:46 PM
Welcome to the State Capital of Oregon.
On of the most attractive land marks in Salem is the Riverfront park.
Riverfront Park is a 23 acre park located in downtown Salem by the Willamette River. Riverfront has an amphitheater, play equipment, a covered Pavilion and large grassy areas. This beautiful park is home to Salem's Riverfront Carousel which opened in June 2001, A.C. Gilbert Discovery Village and the EcoEarth Globe which was officially opened June 30, 2003.
Riverfront Park is home to a number of annual events in Salem, including the World Beat Festival, the 4th of July Celebration, as well as … (9 comments)

 
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