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Vern W. Miller Civic Center on September 17, 2006
The Vern W. Miller Civic Center complex was dedicated on August 18, 1972. It is named after Salem's mayor at the time of its construction.
Vern W. Miller Civic Center on September 17, 2006
The Civic Center was designed by the architecture firm of Payne/Settecase/Smith with Donald W. Richardson and Charles Hawkes and was built by Hoffman Construction Company.
Vern W. Miller Civic Center on September 4, 2006
The Civic Center consists of Salem's City Hall, Public Library and Main Fire Station, which are all separate buildings. This is the City Hall section.
Vern W. Miller Civic Center on September 17, 2006
Vern W. Miller Civic Center on September 17, 2006
Vern W. Miller Civic Center on September 17, 2006
Vern W. Miller Civic Center Interior on January 23, 2009
The interior features a large semi-open air courtyard, covered of course, because this is Oregon and weather like that in the pictures isn't typical most of the year.
Vern W. Miller Civic Center Interior on January 23, 2009
Vern W. Miller Civic Center Interior on January 23, 2009
Vern W. Miller Civic Center Interior on January 23, 2009
Vern W. Miller Civic Center Interior on January 23, 2009
Vern W. Miller Civic Center Interior on January 23, 2009
Vern W. Miller Civic Center Interior on January 23, 2009
Vern W. Miller Civic Center Interior on January 23, 2009
Vern W. Miller Civic Center Interior on January 23, 2009
Vern W. Miller Civic Center Plaque on January 23, 2009
Vern W. Miller Civic Center on September 17, 2006
The Civic Center parking structure is usually dominated by Salem police cars.
Vern W. Miller Civic Center on September 17, 2006
Vern W. Miller Civic Center on September 17, 2006
Mirror Pond
Peace Plaza
Salem Public Library
Salem Central Fire Station
Historical Photos:
Interior of Salem Civic Center, circa 1972 (Salem Public Library)
Additional Links:
Salem Civic Center Art Collection from Salem Online History
The Development of Salem's Civic Center from Salem Online History
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