Salem Hospital Adds Seven Floors
History Lives on at Mission Mill Museum
Hallie Ford Museum of Art Thrives at Historic Willamette University
The Wonders of Mother Nature Surround Salem
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Salem Hospital Adds Seven Floors

It’s out with the old, in with the new at Salem Hospital.

History Lives on at Mission Mill Museum

The former Thomas Kay Woolen Mill in Salem produced wool from 1889-1962.

Hallie Ford Museum of Art Thrives at Historic Willamette University

The Hallie Ford Museum of Art is a relative newcomer at historic Willamette University in Salem, but it has already had a major impact on the arts scene in its first 11 years of existence.

The Wonders of Mother Nature Surround Salem

Locals don’t have to go far to experience the wonders of Mother Nature

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Salem in Pictures

Enjoy the best of Salem in this photo montage.

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Quality of Life in Salem, OR

Oregon’s capital city is in the northwest portion of the state, one hour south of Portland and one hour north of Eugene on Interstate 5. The Willamette River flows through the city, forming a boundary between Marion and Polk counties. Salem’s approximately 150,000 residents enjoy a well-developed parks system, with amenities ranging from the family-friendly features of Riverfront Park to the more than 2,000 blooms in the city’s rose garden at Bush’s Pasture Park. Settled by missionaries in 1834, the city has many historic sites that showcase its significance in the state and region.
Education
Salem Schools, Colleges Provide Head Start for High Schoolers
For the seniors at Early College High School, graduation means more than new cars and big parties. They walk out the doors for the final time with something they’ll carry into the next phase of their FULL ARTICLE
Recreation
Plans to Link Major Parks Come to Fruition
Outdoor enthusiasts, rejoice. Plans have been in the works for several years to connect Salem’s three largest parks – Wallace Marine Park‚ Riverfront Park and Minto-Brown Island Park – in order to FULL ARTICLE
Culture
Still Spinning: Salem's Old-Fashioned Riverfront Carousel Still Delights
That’s a lot of horse rides. More than 275,000 people have ridden the Salem Riverfront Carousel ever since it opened in June 2001. The carousel features wooden hand-carved horses and plays old-time FULL ARTICLE

Read the 2009-2010 edition of Images Salem, OR magazine sponsored by the Salem Area Chamber of Commerce. Using ActiveMagazine technology, you can flip through the actual pages of Images Salem, OR magazine on your computer screen.
Mission Mill Museum Showcases Salem's History
Salem Wines Among Oregon's Best Vintages
Renovation Changes Face of Downtown Salem
Higher Education Opportunities Abound in Marion County
Salem Hospital Adds Seven-Floor Addition

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The Salem Area Chamber of Commerce serves as the voice of the Salem area business community. A variety of programs meet member needs and promote community growth. Join the Salem Area Chamber of Commerce here.