Oregon/Washington
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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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 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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