tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8049031921542870804.post724743255317302385..comments2023-10-15T08:12:02.834-07:00Comments on Salem Heritage Network (SHINE): Salem in 1934Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8049031921542870804.post-64145103966278049362010-05-08T11:15:17.966-07:002010-05-08T11:15:17.966-07:00Thank you for drawing attention to this wonderful ...Thank you for drawing attention to this wonderful resource for Oregon history ~ I have tried in vain to bring attention to this beautiful park and the memorial exhibits inside the building.Virginia Greenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15627439787256694336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8049031921542870804.post-18453709226896495072010-05-08T11:06:29.060-07:002010-05-08T11:06:29.060-07:00If you visit the doughboy statue at the Oregon Dep...If you visit the doughboy statue at the Oregon Department of Veterans' Affairs, in the lobby of the building you will find a display and brochures about the doughboy and the other memorials on the ODVA grounds. <br /><br />There are also several glass display cases featuring historical items. These change from time to time. Currently one display is a moving collection of memorabilia left at the Afghanistan-Iraq memorial, and another features a collection of "ruptured duck" items. <br /><br />The ODVA memorial park at 700 Summer St. is next to Mill Creek and a lovely place for a stroll. Do be sure to check out this often-overlooked historical gem of Salem.Ann Williams Thomashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15878916565732134460noreply@blogger.com