Misc. Salem #7: Meier & Frank/Macy’s

400 High Street NE

Macy’s Store at the Salem Center Mall on January 27, 2007

This block was the site of Salem's first high school, which opened in 1906. The school closed in 1936 with the opening of a new high school building. The high school building didn't fill the entire block, and part of it was occupied by the Valley Motor Company used car dealership. The entire block, including the old school, was demolished in 1953 for the construction of the Meier & Frank department store, which opened in October, 1955. The store became Macy's in 2006.

Additional Links:
Meier & Frank at Mall Hall of Fame
Meier & Frank Grand Opening at Mall Hall of Fame

Historical Photos:
Salem High School, unknown date (Salem Public Library)
Salem High School, 1953 (Salem Public Library)
Salem High School & Valley Motors, 1953 (Salem Public Library)
Salem High School Demolition, 1953 (Salem Public Library)
Salem High School Demolition, 1953 (Salem Public Library)
Salem High School Demolition, 1953 (Salem Public Library)
Salem High School Demolition, 1954 (Salem Public Library)
Meier & Frank, 1956 (Salem Public Library)
Meier & Frank, 1959 (Salem Public Library)
Meier & Frank, circa 1959 (Oregon State Library)
Meier & Frank, 1961 (Salem Public Library)
Interior of Meier & Frank (Salem Heritage Network)

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