Misc. Salem #8: J. C. Penney’s

305 Liberty Street NE

JC Penney Store at the Salem Center Mall on September 4, 2006

A two-story commercial building called the Nelson Building originally stood on this corner. It still stood in 1963 but was demolished for the construction of the J. C. Penney's department store, which was completed by the beginning of 1965.

Additional Links:
Drawing of the J.C. Penney's building as built, from Mall Hall of Fame

Historical Photos:
Nelson Building, 1963 (Salem Public Library)
J. C. Penney's, January 2, 1965 (Salem Public Library)
J. C. Penney's, 1965 (Salem Public Library)
J. C. Penney's, 1970-1980 (Salem Public Library)

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