Oregon State Capitol Column Segments on September 4, 2006
These Corinthian column segments are originally from the west and east entrance porticos of the second Oregon State Capitol. They were originally constructed in 1888 and consist of bricks made by convicts at the Oregon State Penitentiary and fluted veneer facings made of limestone from quarries in Douglas County. After the Capitol was destroyed in the fire on April 25, 1935, the column segments were dumped in various places around Salem.
Oregon State Capitol Column Segments on September 4, 2006
These segments were found in Mill Creek, near the Governor's residence, and on State 4-H property. Another column segment remains on the grounds of the Deepwood estate. Governor Victor Atiyeh and his wife promoted preserving the column segments. Mrs. Atiyeh led the effort to design and construct this display, with the assistance of the Oregon Historical Properties Committee, employees of the Department of General Services, Oregon State Penitentiary personnel and inmates, Mr. O. H. Duncan, who served a construction coordinator and the many citizens who donated time, talent and materials to the project. The column segments were removed from their various locations in 1980. This display was dedicated on February 12, 1981.
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