1876 Oregon Capitol
1876 Oregon Capitol

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Courtesy of Oregon State Library
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Photographer Unknown
Collection Views Collection
Date of photo 1876-1900
Description Series shows the progression of the 1876 Oregon Capitol building from newly built, but lacking portico, grand staircase and State Seal to building with dome, (dome erected in 1893) surrounded by Willson Park. On April 25, 1935, the building was destroyed by fire, started by electrical wiring problems.
Object ID 2005.001.0207
Other # Views Box 5A 2-52 -- 56
Search Terms Oregon State Capitol Building (1876)
Capitol portico, Salem, Or.
Capitol dome (1893), Salem, Or.
Historic buildings, Salem, Or.
Subjects Capitols
Title 1876 Oregon Capitol
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Last modified on: June 30, 2008