Oregon State Capitol

Oregon State Capitol

The Oregon State Capitol is the state capitol building of the U.S. state of Oregon. Housing the Oregon Legislative Assembly, it is located in the state capital of Salem at 900 Court Street Northeast. The building was constructed in 1935 and the wings finished in 1977. The original design was by New York architects Trowbridge & Livingston, in association with Francis Keally.

The Oregon State Capitol was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1988. [1]

History

First state capitol

A December 30, 1855, fire destroyed the first capitol. A downtown building, the Holman Building, served as a temporary capitol from 1859 until 1876.

Second state capitol

The second state capitol, patterned after the United States Capitol, was completed in 1876. It was destroyed by fire on April 25, 1935.

Third state capitol

The third state capitol was completed in 1938.

A 1993 earthquake damaged the dome, requiring closure for repairs.

The capitol today

Building

In 1997, the Legislative Assembly established the non-profit Oregon State Capitol Foundation in order to "create a living history, enhance the dignity and beauty of the Capitol, and foster cultural and educational opportunities."

Grounds

The capitol grounds feature Willson Park and a Walk of the Flags completed in 2005. [2]

External links

• Oregon State Capitol Foundation
• Oregon State Capitol