Historic Salem #19: First Presbyterian Church

770 Chemeketa Street NE

First Presbyterian Church on September 4, 2006

The First Presbyterian Church was established in 1869. The congregation has had several buildings. This one was built at Chemeketa and Winter Streets in 1928. It was moved to its current location in a six-month process in 1958-1959, and was subsequently expanded.

First Presbyterian Church on September 4, 2006

Additional Links:
First Presbyterian Church at Salem Online History

First Presbyterian Church on March 8, 2006

Historical Photos:
First Presbyterian Church 1871-1894 (Oregon State Library)
First Presbyterian Church 1894-1928 (Oregon State Library)
First Presbyterian Church, 1945-1950 (Salem Public Library)
First Presbyterian Church, pre-1958 (Salem Public Library)

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