2725 Commercial Street S
Former Key Bank Candalaria Branch on February 3, 2007
This old bank building in the Candalaria Shopping Center was a bit of a mystery.
Former Key Bank Candalaria Branch on February 3, 2007
Based on its architecture, it would seem to have been built as a Western Security Bank branch, as it shares a certain look with other former Western Security Banks in Salem.
Former Key Bank Candalaria Branch on February 3, 2007
The remaining signage is that of Key Bank, though many years out of date.
Former Key Bank Candalaria Branch on February 3, 2007
Information on the Oregon Department of Consumer & Business Services Division of Finance and Corporate Securities website suggests that the Key Bank of Oregon Candalaria Branch closed in the latter half of 1996.
Former Key Bank Candalaria Branch on February 3, 2007
Based on the interior decor, I would have thought it had been much longer since this was a operating bank branch.
Former Key Bank Candalaria Branch on February 3, 2007
The building, or at least part of it, were used as an antique mall by Spencer's Alley.
Former Key Bank Candalaria Branch on February 3, 2007
The building was demolished in March, 2007, after a liquidation sale in February when I took the opportunity to look inside and take the following pictures of obsolete bank design.
Former Key Bank Candalaria Branch on February 3, 2007
Some of the less conspicuous Key Bank signage was still in place on the exterior of the building, advertising the long irrelevant and/or disappeared night depository and 24-hour banking center, which I assume was an ATM.
Former Key Bank Candalaria Branch on February 3, 2007
I assume this was the “24-Hour Banking Center.” Some of the old equipment was still in place.
Former Key Bank Candalaria Branch on February 3, 2007
All of the old lights that indicated open windows and lanes were also still in place.
Key Bank Candalaria Branch ATM Canopy on March 17, 2007
Across Candalaria Boulevard is another canopy that matches those of the bank building's drive throughs.
Key Bank Candalaria Branch ATM Canopy on March 17, 2007
Apparently built to cover drive-up ATMs which have long-since been removed, this structure remained after the bank building was demolished.
Former Key Bank Candalaria Branch Lobby on February 3, 2007
Though the bank's interior was already pretty torn up, there were some interesting interior details that hinted at just how long this bank building has been vacant.
Former Key Bank Candalaria Branch Lobby on February 3, 2007
The dark woodwork, dark brown leather seating and brass light fixtures haven't been seen in banks in years, if not decades. I've never seen anything like that seating wrapped around the column.
Key Bank Candalaria Branch Teller Window on February 3, 2007
Though a lot of bank equipment was long gone, the drive-up windows were pretty-much intact.
Key Bank Candalaria Branch Teller Window on February 3, 2007
Even the vintage microphones were still in place.
Key Bank Candalaria Branch Vault Door on February 3, 2007
The vault was also still in place, although that wasn't as much of a surprise. But, how often do you get a good look at a bank vault? And more importantly, how often are you allowed to take pictures?
Key Bank Candalaria Branch Vault Door on February 3, 2007
Here’s a look at the inner workings of a vault door.
Former Key Bank Candalaria Branch Vault on February 3, 2007
I couldn’t resist the opportunity to go inside a bank vault.
Key Bank Candalaria Branch Vault Ventilator, February 3, 2007
The Diebold Vault Ventilator was inside.
Key Bank Candalaria Branch Demolition on March 17, 2007
Here is the aftermath on March 17, 2007, with the demolition almost complete.
Key Bank Candalaria Branch Demolition on March 17, 2007
Most of what is still standing is vault walls (the vault door was actually still in place at this point).
Key Bank Candalaria Branch Demolition on March 17, 2007
The drive-up teller station photographed above can still be seen in the remains.
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