Marion County, Oregon

Founded in 1841, this home of Methodist missionaries is one of the oldest remaining frame houses in the Pacific Northwest. Moved here from its original location, it is now part of the Mission Mill Museum.

The 4th-newest capitol building in the USA, the Oregon State Capitol was completed in 1938. It features Art Deco architecture, 1930s murals, and a “Golden Pioneer” statue atop an unusual cylindrical lantern. It is closed until 2025.

The John C. and Kate D. Griffith House at 1467 Court St NE is a vernacular Colonial Revival house constructed c. 1895. It is a primary contributing property in the Court-Chemeketa Residential Historic District (building #12).

The Elizabeth Watt House at 1568 Chemeketa St NE was constructed in 1904. It is a primary contributing property in the Court-Chemeketa Residential Historic District (building #109).

Designed to resemble the castle in Shakespeare's Hamlet, the Elsinore Theater was completed in 1926 and considered the finest theater between Portland and San Francisco. Its first shows were silent movies and vaudeville acts.

The oldest single-family house in Salem, this was the home of Oregon's treasurer John D. Boon. Originally built next to the first State Treasury building (Boon's Treasury), it was moved to the Willamette Heritage Center in 1972.

The H.S. Gile House at 1547 Court St NE is a Queen Anne house constructed in c. 1903, currently painted light blue. It is a primary contributing property in the Court-Chemeketa Residential Historic District (building #24).

Built in 1841 as the home of pioneer Jason Lee, this two-story house with a balcony was used for planning the Provisional Government in Salem. It is one of the oldest houses in Oregon and is now part of the Willamette Heritage Center.

Founded in 1889 by Thomas Lister Kay, this mill produced wool blankets and fabrics for 70 years, playing a critical role in Salem's early economy. It is open to the public as part of the Willamette Heritage Center (formerly the Mission Mill Museum).

The Pomeroy Building at 383 State St was built c. 1860. The facade was remodeled in 1926 for the Pomeroy & Keene jewelry store. Now home to Gatsby, W. Wallace, and Havana Salon, it is part of the Salem Downtown Historic District.