Willamette Valley
Over mountains, through streams and forests, pioneers trekked into what
is now known as the Willamette Valley. Imagine their sheer delight as they
stood atop flower-strewn hills, scanning the valley filled with the richness of
soil and life. Little did they know that this valley would provide such a
cornucopia of produce, and an abundance of wine.
is now known as the Willamette Valley. Imagine their sheer delight as they
stood atop flower-strewn hills, scanning the valley filled with the richness of
soil and life. Little did they know that this valley would provide such a
cornucopia of produce, and an abundance of wine.
Salem
In 1938, the State Capitol was built for the
third time. The first two buildings were
destroyed in fires, one in 1855, the next in
1935. Finding a location for the most recent
capitol caused an argument that lasted
almost 15 years. Washington D.C. finally got
involved, declaring Salem as the resting
place of the Capitol.
The Greek structure contains four types of
marble, mainly Vermont marble, and holds
the Golden Pioneer statue, which has been
proudly overlooking the city of Salem since
1938.
The Golden Pioneer stands 22 feet high and
has a marble base that is 23 feet tall.
Originally named the Oregon Pioneer, the
statue was created by Ulric H. Ellerhusen of
New Jersey. This eight and a half ton statue
was shipped through the Panama Canal
before being set on a railroad car to Salem.
Salem is now Oregon’s second largest city
and its Capitol is listed on the National
Register of Historic Places. To tour this
beautiful building, visit www.leg.state.or.us
for information.
From arts to gardens, and history to
shopping, Salem offers an endless array of
activities. Visit the Elsinore Theatre. Once a
former livery stable, this theatre opened in
1926 and was designed to resemble the
castle in Shakespeare’s Hamlet. The theatre
is located on High Street.
Wander through Bush’s Pasture Park. Part
of the Historic Deepwood Estate, this 90
acre park contains lovely gardens and
nature trails.
In 1938, the State Capitol was built for the
third time. The first two buildings were
destroyed in fires, one in 1855, the next in
1935. Finding a location for the most recent
capitol caused an argument that lasted
almost 15 years. Washington D.C. finally got
involved, declaring Salem as the resting
place of the Capitol.
The Greek structure contains four types of
marble, mainly Vermont marble, and holds
the Golden Pioneer statue, which has been
proudly overlooking the city of Salem since
1938.
The Golden Pioneer stands 22 feet high and
has a marble base that is 23 feet tall.
Originally named the Oregon Pioneer, the
statue was created by Ulric H. Ellerhusen of
New Jersey. This eight and a half ton statue
was shipped through the Panama Canal
before being set on a railroad car to Salem.
Salem is now Oregon’s second largest city
and its Capitol is listed on the National
Register of Historic Places. To tour this
beautiful building, visit www.leg.state.or.us
for information.
From arts to gardens, and history to
shopping, Salem offers an endless array of
activities. Visit the Elsinore Theatre. Once a
former livery stable, this theatre opened in
1926 and was designed to resemble the
castle in Shakespeare’s Hamlet. The theatre
is located on High Street.
Wander through Bush’s Pasture Park. Part
of the Historic Deepwood Estate, this 90
acre park contains lovely gardens and
nature trails.
Bells at Mt. Angel Abbey
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Shedd
The Thompson’s Mills, one mile east of
Shedd on Boston Mill Drive, is the
oldest water-powered grain mill in the
state. The 20 acre state heritage site
includes a 16’ artificial waterfall, a five-
story grain mill, four concrete silos,
grain elevators, a carpentry shop, and
the mill owner’s 1904 Queen Anne-
style house.
The Thompson’s Mills, one mile east of
Shedd on Boston Mill Drive, is the
oldest water-powered grain mill in the
state. The 20 acre state heritage site
includes a 16’ artificial waterfall, a five-
story grain mill, four concrete silos,
grain elevators, a carpentry shop, and
the mill owner’s 1904 Queen Anne-
style house.