Oregon/Washington
Scenes
Salem
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Salem |
Salem is the
Capitol City of Oregon. It is also are current hometown. It is a big
city, with a small town feel and attitude. There are about 125,000
residents and is the 3rd largest city in Oregon.
The Capitol building is the 3rd one in Salem. The first two burned down. The
current building dates to the 1930's
Salem is also known as the Cherry City. One must visit Salem in late March
when all the Cherry Trees are in full bloom!
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any image to enlarge!
A
view of the capitol building from across the capitol mall. Salem's main
industry is government. Downtown Salem is located just a few blocks west of
the Mall. (03/01) |
The
Oregon State Capitol with the Pioneer Gold man seen through cherry blossoms.
(03/01) |
Beautiful
cherry trees and flowers line the capitol mall in Salem making March/April a
beautiful time to visit the State Capitol. Salem is located just under 1
hour south of Portland. It is a town of over 125,000 people. (03/01) |
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