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Oregon State Capitol, at Salem, Oregon

Reflecting Pool
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The Oregon state Capitol building had a reflecting pool in front.


Oregon State Capitol external link   •  Salem, Oregon external link   •  44° 56' 20.97" N, 123° 1' 58.24" W   •  (Date Photographed: 15:42:42 Sunday 8 November 2015)   •  (Date Published: Friday 8 January 2016)   •  © 2016 Bryan Costales Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License #C15_5226
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Capitol Building
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The Capitol Building with its gold figure of The Oregon Pioneer external link on top and its walking circle of state flags between it and the reflecting pool.


Oregon State Capitol external link   •  Salem, Oregon external link   •  44° 56' 20.79" N, 123° 1' 58.06" W   •  (Date Photographed: 15:42:50 Sunday 8 November 2015)   •  (Date Published: Friday 8 January 2016)   •  © 2016 Bryan Costales Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License #C15_5227
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The Paint Can Dome
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The controversial dome that some called a paint can when the building was first erected in 1936. Atop the paint can stood the Oregon Pioneer statue by Ulric Ellerhusen external link.


Oregon State Capitol external link   •  Salem, Oregon external link   •  44° 56' 20.80" N, 123° 1' 58.08" W   •  (Date Photographed: 15:42:54 Sunday 8 November 2015)   •  (Date Published: Friday 8 January 2016)   •  © 2016 Bryan Costales Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License #C15_5228
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Walk Of The Flags
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A small sign identified the:

Walk Of The Flags
Oregon State Capitol Foundation
Dedicated June 14, 2005

The Oregon State Capitol Foundation was founded in 1997 and ordered to "create a living history, enhance the dignity and beauty of the Capitol, and foster cultural and educational opportunities." This Walk of Flags was its first project.


Oregon State Capitol external link   •  Salem, Oregon external link   •  44° 56' 20.80" N, 123° 1' 58.08" W   •  (Date Photographed: 15:43:59 Sunday 8 November 2015)   •  (Date Published: Friday 8 January 2016)   •  © 2016 Bryan Costales Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License #C15_5230
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Liberty Bell Reproduction
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A small sign identified this bell as:

Dedicated to you, a free citizen in a free land This reproduction of the Liberty Bell was presented to the people of Oregon by direction of the Honorable John W. Snyder Secretary of the Treasury
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This bell is one of fifty-three cast in France in 1950 And given to the United States Government.


Oregon State Capitol external link   •  Salem, Oregon external link   •  44° 56' 20.69" N, 123° 1' 54.98" W   •  (Date Photographed: 15:47:59 Sunday 8 November 2015)   •  (Date Published: Friday 8 January 2016)   •  © 2016 Bryan Costales Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License #C15_5240
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Fish Over Door
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Three fish were embossed over the entry door to the capitol building. This entry was closed with a sign pointing to the side entrance which could also accommodate the disabled.


Oregon State Capitol external link   •  Salem, Oregon external link   •  44° 56' 19.92" N, 123° 1' 53.24" W   •  (Date Photographed: 15:48:26 Sunday 8 November 2015)   •  (Date Published: Friday 8 January 2016)   •  © 2016 Bryan Costales Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License #C15_5244
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Tribal Flag Exhibits
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In addition to the state flag exhibit, there was also an exhibit of the flags of tribal governments. The sign read:

Tribal Governments In Oregon

The flag of each of the nine federally recognized tribal governments in Oregon was ceremonially raised on May 14, 2009.

The flags of these tribal governments fly here because the state of Oregon acknowledges and respects tribal sovereignty and works in a government-to-government relationship with these tribes.

Tribal Government Day at the State Capital, May 14, 2009.


Oregon State Capitol external link   •  Salem, Oregon external link   •  44° 56' 19.45" N, 123° 1' 53.49" W   •  (Date Photographed: 15:48:49 Sunday 8 November 2015)   •  (Date Published: Friday 8 January 2016)   •  © 2016 Bryan Costales Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License #C15_5245
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Five Of Nine Tribal Flags
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The first five of nine tribal government flags on display.


Oregon State Capitol external link   •  Salem, Oregon external link   •  44° 56' 19.72" N, 123° 1' 53.67" W   •  (Date Photographed: 15:49:08 Sunday 8 November 2015)   •  (Date Published: Friday 8 January 2016)   •  © 2016 Bryan Costales Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License #C15_5246
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Twelve of Fifty Flags
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Twelve of the fifty state flags on display. Because the day lacked wind, the individual state flags could not be recognized from this distance.


Oregon State Capitol external link   •  Salem, Oregon external link   •  44° 56' 19.97" N, 123° 1' 56.20" W   •  (Date Photographed: 15:52:36 Sunday 8 November 2015)   •  (Date Published: Friday 8 January 2016)   •  © 2016 Bryan Costales Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License #C15_5251
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