600 State Street
First United Methodist Church on September 4, 2006
Jason Lee established the Methodist Episcopal Church in Salem in 1834. The first church on this site was a wood-frame building built in 1851. This church was built from 1872 to 1878, and carries the inscription "Reverence my sanctuary."
First United Methodist Church on September 4, 2006
The church was remodeled in 1953, with smaller renovations in 1981 & 1988, and received additions in 1935 & 1967. The steeple spire was replaced in 1984.
First United Methodist Church on September 4, 2006
At a 188 feet high & 342 feet above sea level, the steeple of the First United Methodist Church of Salem is the tallest building & highest point in Salem.
First United Methodist Church on March 8, 2006
The church was placed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 9, 1983.
First United Methodist Church on March 8, 2006
Additional Links:
First United Methodist Church at Salem Online History
First United Methodist Church at Salem Historical Quarterly
Salem Oregon's Tallest Building at the Salem Oregon Community Guide
First Methodist Church at Discover-Neighborhood-History
Historical Photos:
First Methodist Church, 1951 (Salem Public Library)
First Methodist Church, 1953 (Salem Public Library)
First Methodist Church during steeple renovation, 1980s (Salem Public Library)
Northwest House of Theological Studies on September 4, 2006
Next door to the church is the Northwest House of Theological Studies, which was established in 1997 and first opened in 1998.
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