Oregon's present Capitol has its origins in two fires. On December 30, 1855, fire swept through a newly occupied Statehouse, completely destroying the structure. The Holman Building, in the business section of Salem, served as a temporary Capitol from 1859 until another one was completed in 1876. On April 25, 1935, fire again destroyed the elegant Statehouse patterned after the U.S. Capitol.
Francis Keally with the New York firm of Trowbridge & Livingston designed the current building, which was dedicated October 1, 1938.
Francis Keally with the New York firm of Trowbridge & Livingston designed the current building, which was dedicated October 1, 1938.
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