The last street car in Salem Oregon used to run past the Reed Opera House, which is now home to many wonderful shops.

Commercial Street in Salem in the early 1920’s

Pioneer Trust Bank located on the corner of Commercial and State has been a bank since it’s creation in the early 1900’s.

State Street looking west

The Elsinore theater recently went over a major renovation. It has been restored and continues to be located on High Street in the

Historic District.

Capital National Bank has a strong Bavarian influence. It is currently a travel agency.

View from West Liberty Street in the Historic District of Salem Oregon.

The First Methodist Church founded by Jason Lee’s mission. This

church was built on the original site. Construction started in 1871.

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white photos are from the Salem (Oregon) Public Library Historic Photograph Collections and are used in compliance with their terms and conditions.

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©2008 copyright Melina Tomson

These photos nor slide show are not to be reproduced without expressed written permission of the author.