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Founded in 1840 by Methodist missionaries, Salem became territorial capital in 1852, an incorporated city in 1857, and the permanent capital of Oregon in 1864. W. D. Pugh designed this city hall, which was under construction in 1893. A cornerstone plaque from the old city hall located on this site dates from 1893 to 1972.
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Salem, Oregon · United States
