What Is the Oregon State Capitol?
It’s the Oregon State Capitol building!
What Makes It Historical?
After Oregon’s first statehouse burned down in 1935, the state government, in collaboration with the Federal Emergency Administration of Public Works, brought in New York architect, Francis Kearny, to design a new one! He designed a unique “Stripped Classical” capitol building in Vermont marble, which diverged from the old historical approaches that other states had taken to capitol buildings! Since this was built at the height of the Great Depression, it was a symbol of hope and stability in a super unstable time!
How Can I #HelpTheHelpers?
- Volunteer at the Oregon State Capitol!
- Donate to the Oregon State Capitol Foundation!
- Be a responsible visitor! Please respect the signs and pathways, and treat all structures and artifacts with respect. They’ve endured a lot to survive into the present. They’ll need our help to make it into the future!
How Do I Get There?
900 Court St. NE
Salem OR 97301
(Take Me There!)
When Should I Visit?
The Capitol building is open weekdays from 8:00 AM until 5:00 PM!