Tuesday, January 6, 2015

Salem Government #1 Continued: Oregon State Capital Senate Chamber

…Continued from Governor’s Ceremonial Office.

IMG_4843 Senate Chamber at the Oregon State Capitol in Salem, Oregon on December 22, 2006
Oregon State Capitol Senate Chamber on December 22, 2006

The Senate chamber features paneling and furniture of black walnut.

IMG_4842 Senate Chamber at the Oregon State Capitol in Salem, Oregon on December 22, 2006
Oregon State Capitol Senate Chamber on December 22, 2006

The carpet depicts wheat and salmon, symbolizing Oregon's agricultural and fishing industries.

IMG_4845 Senate Chamber at the Oregon State Capitol in Salem, Oregon on December 22, 2006
Oregon State Capitol Senate Chamber on December 22, 2006

The mural behind the Senate President's desk is by Frank H. Schwarz and depicts a downtown Salem street scene when Oregon's admission into the Union was announced.

IMG_4860 Senate Chamber at the Oregon State Capitol in Salem, Oregon on December 22, 2006
Oregon State Capitol Senate Chamber on December 22, 2006

The friezes near the ceiling in each of the two-story legislative chambers contain the names of 157 men and women who were connected in some manner with the history and background of Oregon.

IMG_4861 Senate Chamber at the Oregon State Capitol in Salem, Oregon on December 22, 2006
Oregon State Capitol Senate Chamber on December 22, 2006

The Senate Chamber and the House of Representatives Chamber are virtually identical, except for the décor and the number of desks and chairs.

IMG_4859 Senate Chamber at the Oregon State Capitol in Salem, Oregon on December 22, 2006
Oregon State Capitol Senate Chamber on December 22, 2006

Each chamber features a mezzanine level gallery with seating for the public to view the legislative sessions.

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