Salem, Oregon 97301 (Historic 1937-1976)
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ddtfamily
N 44° 56.369 W 123° 02.069
10T E 497279 N 4976228
Former Federal Building served as main Salem Post Office from 1937 to 1976
Waymark Code: WMFG7R
Location: Oregon, United States
Date Posted: 10/15/2012
Views: 1
According to Oregon: End of the Trail (1940): "The FEDERAL BUILDING (open 8-6 Mon.-Fri.; 8-12 Sat.), Court St. between Church and Cottage Sts., is of modern design and is constructed of Vermont marble, with a California granite base. The lower story which houses the post office, is 136 by 124 feet, and the upper story 50 feet square. The grounds are beautifully landscaped."
Apart from Denver, Colorado, this was the only marble post office west of the Mississippi river. It served as the main post office for Salem, Oregon from it's dedication on October 16, 1937 until completion of the new Salem Post Office on 25th Street in 1976. The building now serves as the State of Oregon Executive Building, providing office space for state government officials.
Street Address: 155 Cottage Street NE, Salem, OR 97301
Type of structure:: Stand alone
re-enter Zip Code here:: 97301
Current Status:: Former Historic Location
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