Salem Government #1 Continued: Oregon State Capitol Governor’s Ceremonial Office

…Continued from Rotunda.

Entrance to the reception room of the Governor’s ceremonial office in the Oregon State Capitol on December 22, 2006

A ceremonial office for Oregon’s Governor is located between the two legislative chambers. In addition to the ceremonial office, there is also a reception room. This set of double doors leads into the reception room.

Reception room of the Governor’s ceremonial office in the Oregon State Capitol on December 22, 2006

Both the reception room and the office are finished with black walnut paneling. This is the view of the reception room from the entrance. The ceremonial office is through the doors in the background.

Reception room of the Governor’s ceremonial office in the Oregon State Capitol on December 22, 2006

This is a view of the reception room from the doorway leading to the ceremonial office.

Governor’s ceremonial office in the Oregon State Capitol on December 22, 2006

The Governor's ceremonial office contains an ornate desk, a grandfather clock and a fireplace, among other furnishings. Notice the doors that are designed to blend into the paneling of the wall.

Entrance to the reception room of the Governor’s ceremonial office in the Oregon State Capitol on December 22, 2006

Here is a closer look at the grandfather clock in the Governor’s ceremonial office.

Governor’s ceremonial office in the Oregon State Capitol on December 22, 2006

Here is a view of the fireplace in the Governor’s ceremonial office. The map of Oregon above the fireplace was created by Barry Faulkner.

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