Foundation excavation downtown Salem Oregon 1926

First National Bank Photos - 1926 Salem Oregon
1 July 9, 1926 - Excavation & inspectors.
2 August 20, 1926 - Scaffolding & smoke stacks.
3 October 8, 1926 - Rainy weather & reflections.
4 January 21, 1927 - Nearing completion & snow.
5 August 12, 2001 - Modern Office Building.

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    Even in 1926 there were "sidewalk superintendents". Several men on the corner of Liberty & State observe a track-mounted shovel excavate for the foundation and load a dump truck.




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