The Rise and Fall of the Loganberry Industry in Salem
Salem was once a world leader in loganberry production.
November 2019
HB 1302 Rally, 1969
Rally held on the steps of the Oregon State Capitol Monday, February 17, 1969. WHC 2006.064.0401.014.02 We came across a great set [...]
October 2019
Prohibition Era in Salem
This year marks the 100th anniversary of the start of the Prohibition Era in our country. While we often romanticize this epoch with images [...]
Lamport Harness Shop
Circa 1890 view of the west side of 200 block of Commercial St. with harness shop sign visible on roof above the location [...]
September 2019
The Ideal Type of State Policeman – Farley Mogan
Oregon State Police - Salem division, circa 1935 photo credit: Oregon State Police, MPI-002 In a powerful, tough-on-crime 1931 inaugural speech, Governor Julius [...]
Mysterious Disappearance of Willis Skiff
Willis and Mary Moe Skiff of Union, Oregon photo credit: WHC Shelton Collection 2019.013 In some respects, it was the perfect scenario [...]
Salem Federal Art Center
Salem Federal Art Center at 460 North High St. photo credit: Multnomah County Library, John Wilson Collection An opportunity arose this past [...]
August 2019
Join the Club
Join the Club! An Exhibit at the Willamette Heritage Center January 24 - April 18, 2020 40/8 Salem Voiture. WHC [...]
Employees of the Thomas Kay Woolen Mill
Working at the Mill Thomas Kay Woolen Mill Employees. WHC M3 2007-010-0013 The Thomas Kay Woolen Mill operated from 1889 [...]
Amos Barker
Biography of Amos Barker - Wet Finisher at the Thomas Kay Woolen Mill.