103-753: Waite Fountain is an outdoor fountain installed on the Oregon State Capitol grounds, in Salem, Oregon , United States. The original cylindrical fountain was erected in 1912. It was damaged during the Columbus Day Storm of 1962 , and has been replaced by a low, modern pool fountain. A plague on the base of the fountain reads, "The E . M Waite Memorial Fountain." The original fountain was created by June D. Drake. 44°56′21″N 123°01′58″W / 44.93904°N 123.03267°W / 44.93904; -123.03267 This article about
206-464: A $ 12.5 million ($ 63 million as of 2024) expansion project to add new wings containing legislative offices, hearing rooms, support services, a first floor galleria, and underground parking. This addition doubled the space of the capitol building. In 2002, the wings were remodeled at a cost of $ 1.3 million ($ 2.2 million as of 2024) to upgrade items such as antiquated wiring and to install new carpeting and lighting. On March 25, 1993,
309-668: A Stein Holding Competition, German Spelling Bee, and College Football on the big screen. The Saint Anne Greek Fest is held annually since 2003, celebrating their 20th Anniversary in 2023. It is typically held in mid-October in the Corvallis metro area unincorporated community of Lewisburg . The Saint Anne Greek Fest is held at the St. Anne Greek Orthodox Church grounds with live traditional Greek music, traditional Greek dances, face-painting, games and traditional Greek food. All
412-453: A building or structure in Oregon is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . Oregon State Capitol The Oregon State Capitol is the building housing the state legislature and the offices of the governor , secretary of state , and treasurer of the U.S. state of Oregon . It is located in the state capital , Salem . Constructed from 1936 to 1938 and expanded in 1977,
515-484: A combination of Egyptian simplicity and Greek refinement. Overall it is Art Deco in style, and is one of only three state capitols in the United States constructed in that architectural style. Controversy occurred before construction began when Governor Martin suggested the new building be sited on a hill south of downtown (Candalaria Heights) and away from the busy center of town. Another proposal called for
618-562: A custodial engineer called the Salem Fire Department to report smoke. Citizens helped to remove items from the smoky building, but when firefighters arrived, they ordered everyone to leave the structure, which was soon engulfed in flame. Among the helping citizens was twelve-year-old Mark Hatfield , who later became governor of Oregon. The fire was determined to have started in the basement of the east wing and quickly spread to piles of old records stored there. A strong updraft in
721-542: A federal courthouse with a chamber measuring 20 by 27 feet (6 by 8 m) and an executive office of 18 by 20 ft (5.5 by 6 m) on the first floor. Also on the first floor was the House chamber, measuring 36 by 46 feet (11 by 14 m) and having three entrances. The first floor also held the main hall, which included an entrance 15 feet (5 m) wide. On the second floor was the Senate chamber, 26 by 36 feet (8 by 11 m). Additionally,
824-411: A female householder with no husband present, and 54.0% were non-families. 33.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.22 and the average family size was 2.82. In the city, 14.9% of the population was under the age of 18, 32.4% was from 18 to 24, 22.9% from 25 to 44, 19.3% from 45 to 64, and 10.5%
927-570: A male householder with no spouse present. 40.1% of housing units were owner-occupied. In the city, 13.5% were under the age of 18, and 13.1% were over the age of 65. The median age was 26.4 for males, 29.0 for females, and 27.5 for both sexes. As of the 2010 U.S. Census, there were 54,462 people, 22,283 households, and 10,240 families residing in the city. The population density was 4,004.5 people per square mile (1,546.1 people/km ). There were 23,423 housing units at an average density of 1,722.3 per square mile (665.0/km ). The racial makeup of
1030-491: A map of their expedition's route on the reverse ( Lewis and Clark ); the other ( Covered Wagon ) shows pioneers and a covered wagon, with a map of the Oregon Trail on the reverse. Additionally, Ellerhusen created five marble relief sculptures on the exterior, and a metal sculpture by Tom Morandi sits above the south entrance. Ellerhusen also cast six bronze sculptures arranged above the building's main entrance, three on
1133-407: A platform at one end for the president. One of the private buildings this government used was constructed by John L. Morrison in 1850; it served as a capitol until the government moved to Salem. Governor Joseph Lane affirmed Oregon City's status as capital by proclamation. In 1850, the legislature passed an act designating Salem the capital. However, Governor John P. Gaines refused to relocate, on
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#17327879029301236-777: A restoration project to upgrade items such as furniture, plumbing, and electrical systems. The $ 34 million project became an issue in the 2008 Senate campaign between Gordon Smith and Jeff Merkley when Smith used the price of the project in ads attacking Merkley who was the Speaker of the Oregon House when the remodel was approved. Part of the attack involved the cost of new desks for legislators and staff that were manufactured by Oregon prison inmates . Renovations were completed in November 2008. The capitol grounds cover three city blocks and include Willson and Capitol parks. Near
1339-423: A stone facade and a 10-foot (3 m) portico . Built of native ashlar blocks, the exterior walls, two stories high, ranged in color from a deep sky blue to white. The first floor was 19 feet (5.8 m) tall and the second 15 feet (4.6 m) tall with an eight-foot (2.4 m) entablature . The building was decorated with four Ionic columns on the front (west) end. The building housed a variety of rooms, including
1442-713: A view of the town. According to the United States Census Bureau , the city has a total area of 14.30 square miles (37.04 km ), of which 14.13 square miles (36.60 km ) are land and 0.17 square miles (0.44 km ) is covered by water. Like the rest of the Willamette Valley , Corvallis lies in the Marine West Coast climate zone, with Mediterranean characteristics. Under the Köppen climate classification scheme, Corvallis has
1545-409: A warm-summer Mediterranean climate (Köppen: Csb). Temperatures are mild year round, with warm, dry, sunny summers and mild, wet winters with persistently overcast skies. Spring and fall are also moist seasons with varied cloudiness, and light rain falling for extended periods. Winter snow is rare, but occasionally does fall, and amounts can range between a dusting and a few inches that do not persist on
1648-469: Is a new summertime celebration held in late July, in and around Central Park in Corvallis. It celebrates Celtic culture through lively music performances, participatory sessions, spirited dancing, and engaging workshops that showcase Celtic traditions. The 2nd annual Corvallis Celtic Festival will be held July 25–28, 2024. The Benton County Fair & Rodeo was first held in 1859 with it typically held annually since 1913 and has been at its current location at
1751-697: Is a part of the Silicon Forest Corvallis is the westernmost city in the contiguous 48 states with a population larger than 50,000. Corvallis is the largest principal city of the Albany-Corvallis-Lebanon CSA , a Combined Statistical Area that includes the Corvallis metropolitan area (Benton County) and the Albany-Lebanon micropolitan area (Linn County), which had a combined population of 229,209 at
1854-449: Is a table made of 40 tree species. This table is inlaid with a replica of Oregon's second capitol building, the state flower ( Oregon-grape ), and the state bird ( western meadowlark ). A variety of artwork is displayed on the exterior of the building. Sculptor Leo Friedlander used Vermont marble for the large relief sculptures on both sides of the main entrance. One sculpture depicts Meriwether Lewis, William Clark, and Sacagawea , with
1957-479: Is also a memorial to Oregon's recipients of the Medal of Honor , dedicated on September 18, 2004. To the west of the building is Willson Park , named for Salem founder William H. Willson and sited roughly at the center of his former landholdings. From 1853 to 1965 it was a Salem city park. After the park was turned over to the state, Lloyd Bond and Associates were asked to redesign the park. Willson Park features
2060-602: Is an Annual Arts Party in Central Park and was founded in 1972, with the 50th occurrence in 2022. BlockTober Fest celebrated their 10th Anniversary in 2018 and is typically held annually since 2008 to coincide with Oktoberfest , in downtown Corvallis hosted by local craft brew Block 15 Brewing . The Oktoberfest celebration takes place under the traditional big tent occupying one whole city block by their downtown Block 15 brew pub. The celebrations typically feature live German music, German-inspired beer and food, face painting,
2163-403: Is the fourth-newest capitol in the United States. The capitol was dedicated on October 1, 1938, with speeches from President Franklin D. Roosevelt , Leslie M. Scott , Robert W. Sawyer , and Oregon Governor Charles Henry Martin . Chosen from 123 entries in a countrywide competition, the design of the new building deviated from the normal design of state capitol buildings. The design was labeled
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#17327879029302266-439: Is the major local employer, is located near the edge of the main downtown area. Other major employers include Samaritan Health Services , SIGA Technologies , Evanite Fiber, ONAMI, and HP Inc. , which has a large printing research and development operation in the northeast area of town. Because of this relative concentration of employment and the need for diversity, the city launched a website to attract creative industry to
2369-464: The Albany-Corvallis-Lebanon CSA , a Combined Statistical Area that includes the Corvallis metropolitan area (Benton County) and the Albany-Lebanon micropolitan area (Linn County), which had a combined population of 229,209 at the 2023 U.S. Census Estimates. As of the 2020 census, there were 59,922 people and 23,952 households in the city. The population density was 4,200.3 people per square mile (1,621.7 people/km ). The racial makeup of
2472-833: The Oregon Historical Society in Portland for preservation, and those records were preserved. Although the Supreme Court had moved to the Oregon Supreme Court Building in 1914, the two buildings were connected by tunnels used for electricity and heating. At the time of the fire, the Oregon State Library was in the basement and first floor of the Supreme Court Building. Many books and documents in
2575-551: The Oregon State Penitentiary . Architects Justus F. Krumbein and W.G. Gilbert designed the building. Built of stone and five million bricks, Oregon's new capitol measured 275 by 136 feet (84 by 41 m) with a dome of 180 feet (55 m). The ground story was of native Oregon sandstone from the Umpqua region. The structure had a square rotunda on the interior that was 54 feet (16 m) tall. Also inside
2678-548: The Oregon World War II Memorial , the Waite Fountain , a gazebo built in 1982, and Peter Helzer's sculpture, A Parade of Animals (1991), which was designed as a play structure. Waite Fountain was donated in honor of Oregon businessperson E. M. Waite in 1907 by his wife. The Breyman Fountain , added in 1904 as a memorial to Werner and Eugene Breyman, is at the far west end of the park. It
2781-735: The Public Works Administration . Upon completion, the new capitol was 164 feet (50 m) wide, 400 feet (120 m) long, and 166 feet (51 m) tall (50 by 122 by 51 m) and contained 131,750 square feet (12,240 m ) of usable space. The exterior was finished with Vermont marble . The lobby, rotunda, and halls were lined with a polished rose travertine stone quarried in Montana . The rotunda's staircases and floor used Phenix Napoleon Grey Marble quarried in Phenix, Missouri , and had borders of Radio Black marble that, like
2884-637: The United States Capitol . At that time, the capitol faced west toward the Willamette River . The government began using the building in August 1876, before the dome was built. Originally, plans called for towers on both sides of the dome (a tower on both ends of the building with the dome in the middle), but they were left out to save money. Oregon's second capitol building stood from 1876 to 1935. On April 25, 1935, at 6:43 pm,
2987-830: The United States Congress settled the matter in Salem's favor. On January 13, 1855, the Oregon Territorial Legislature passed a bill moving the seat of government from Salem to Corvallis . Governor George Law Curry and many others objected to the move, since public buildings in Salem were already under construction. Curry sent the matter to the Secretary of the Treasury in Washington, D.C. , where Secretary James Guthrie declared
3090-481: The county seat of Benton County in central western Oregon , United States . It is the principal city of the Corvallis, Oregon Metropolitan Statistical Area , which encompasses all of Benton County. As of the 2023 Census Population Estimates , the population was 61,087, making it the 9th most populous city in Oregon . This does include the 38,000 Oregon State University students attending classes in Corvallis, over 5,250 of which live in one of 16 residence halls on
3193-544: The poverty line , including 15.2% of those under age 18 and 6.0% of those age 65 or over. In 1903, Franz Edmund Creffield , commonly known as Edmund Creffield ( circa 1870–1906), a German-American religious leader who called himself Joshua, founded a movement in Corvallis which became known locally as the "Holy Rollers". Corvallis lies in the middle of the Unchurched Belt . A 2003 study, released once every 10 years, listed Benton County (of which Corvallis makes up
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3296-530: The state animal . Additional features of the grounds include a peace pole donated by the Society of Prayer for World Peace, a large boulder that once lay along the Oregon Trail , a planter that spells out "Oregon" using shrubs, and a rose garden maintained by the Salem Rose Society. Corvallis, Oregon Corvallis ( / k ɔːr ˈ v æ l ɪ s / kor- VAL -iss ) is a city in and
3399-694: The 'Philomath Buckaroo and Loggers' Frolic'. In 1983 land was donated and an arena was contracted at Skirvin Park, creating what has since been known as the Philomath Frolic & Rodeo. The rodeo attracts over 5,000 spectators each year and has been distinguished as the Northwest Professional Rodeo Association "Rodeo of the Year" eight times (1994, 1995, 2000, 2001, 2005, 2006 and 2007). The Corvallis Celtic Festival
3502-509: The 2023 U.S. Census Estimates. In October 1845, Pennsylvanian Joseph C. Avery arrived in Oregon. Avery took out a land claim at the mouth of Marys River , where it flows into the Willamette River , and in June 1846 took up residence there in a log cabin hastily constructed to hold what seemed a potentially lucrative claim. Avery's primitive 1846 dwelling was the first home within the boundaries of today's city limits and his land claim included
3605-553: The 21st Wine Walk occurring in May 2024. The da Vinci Days Summer Festival is an annual festival held in Corvallis since 1988. The science, technology, and art based festival includes live music, a kinetic sculpture race during the summer event, and lecture series in the spring. The festival is named after Italian inventor, artist, and writer, Leonardo da Vinci . The festival celebrates its 31th anniversary in 2024. The Red White and Blue Riverfront Festival takes place annually on July 4 on
3708-409: The 29th, and the legislature re-opened debate about where to seat the capital. They decided to ask the people of the territory to vote on the question. A vote was to be held in June 1856, after which the two cities receiving the most votes would have a runoff . The initial vote set up a runoff between Eugene and Corvallis, but after some ballots were invalidated due to not being cast in accordance with
3811-481: The 50 percent minimum required by law. In an 1864 election, Salem received 79 percent and was declared the state capital. The Oregon Constitution lists the seat of state government in Article XIV as Marion County, of which Salem is the seat. The land developed for the permanent capitol buildings was Salem block 84, sold to the state for this purpose by pioneer and Salem founder W. H. Willson . Construction of
3914-624: The Benton County Fairgrounds in West Corvallis, since 1956. The Benton County Fair & Rodeo celebrated "100 years of Rides, Ribbons & Rodeos" in 2013. The Fair & Rodeo includes carnival games, rides, animals, food, live music and the rodeo. The Benton County Fair is usually scheduled for the first weekend in August. Septembeerfest (September Beer Festival) is held annually since 2007 in September, "amongst
4017-703: The Columbia River in 1792, another shows the Lewis and Clark Expedition , and two others portray covered wagons from pioneer times. These four murals were painted by Schwarz and Barry Faulkner . Other murals include the Provisional Government of Oregon 's salmon and wheat seal, the Oregon Territory 's seal, and depictions of Oregon's industries, all located in the rotunda's wings along the grand staircase. The capitol's galleria area on
4120-639: The Corinthian columns of the second capitol building. Lee established the Methodist Mission and what would become Willamette University . McLoughlin, of the Hudson's Bay Company , was proclaimed the Father of Oregon. The Circuit Rider was added in 1924 as a monument to early preachers. During the Columbus Day Storm in 1962, this statue was knocked over and damaged but restored in 1963. There
4223-708: The Legislative Assembly established the non-profit Oregon State Capitol Foundation in order to "create a living history, enhance the dignity and beauty of the Capitol, and foster cultural and educational opportunities." In 2005, the foundation completed the Walk of the Flags project, a display in Willson Park on the capitol grounds of all 50 flags of the U.S. states . In 2007, the capitol wings closed for
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4326-706: The Legislature created a policy authorizing up to four public events a year. On August 30, 2008, the building caught fire around 12:30 in the morning and was quickly extinguished with damage to the Governor's offices on the second floor on the south side. The governor was forced to relocate some of his offices, including some time at the Oregon State Library across the street. During a special session in December 2020, armed protesters demonstrated at
4429-548: The Territorial Library was housed in a room that was 20 by 36 feet (6 by 11 m). The second story also had a gallery viewing area for the House, three committee rooms, and several rooms for government clerks. The capitol was designed by Captain Charles Bennet, who participated in the discovery of gold at Sutter's Mill in 1848, and construction supervised by William H. Richter at a total cost of $ 25,000. On
4532-542: The Walk of Flags. Other features on the capitol grounds include Sprague Fountain and the Wall of Water . The Wall of Water is located across Court Street from the main entrance. It was added in 1990 and has 22 nozzles shooting water 12 feet (3.7 m) into the air in a plaza that also has slabs of stone with information about Oregon's history. Added in 1985, the Capitol Beaver Family sculpture represents
4635-417: The basement suffered water damage when water used to fight the fire flooded tunnels and seeped into the Supreme Court Building. Offices previously housed in the capitol were moved temporarily to other government buildings and to leased space in downtown Salem until a new building was built. Construction of the newest building began on December 4, 1936. The third state capitol was completed June 18, 1938 and
4738-552: The basis that the same act located the university in Corvallis and the penitentiary in Portland; he declared the act unconstitutional, on the grounds that the authority to locate those institutions was his, and the Territorial Supreme Court concurred; the governor and most of the Supreme Court remained in Oregon City. Justice Orville C. Pratt , who had dissented, relocated to Salem; on May 14, 1852 an act of
4841-606: The building to about 233,750 square feet (21,716 m ), were added later for $ 12.5 million. The grounds outside the capitol building contain artwork, fountains, and flora, including the state tree ( Douglas fir ) and state flower ( Oregon grape ). Before the creation of the Oregon Territory in 1848, the Oregon Country provisional government , through legislation on June 27, 1844, and December 19, 1845, selected Oregon City as Oregon's first capital. J. Quinn Thornton described an early capitol building as 20 by 40 feet with
4944-524: The capitol against health restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic in Oregon . In January 2021, a security video was released showing Representative Mike Nearman allowing protesters to enter the Capitol Building. As a result of his action, Nearman pleaded guilty to one count of official misconduct in the first degree and the Oregon House of Representatives voted 59–1 to expel him on
5047-456: The capitol dome's exterior. The dome rises 106 feet (32 m) above the state seal. The interior of the dome was painted by Frank H. Schwarz and features 33 stars, symbolizing Oregon's place as the 33rd state to join the Union. Eight medallions are painted near the top of the walls of the rotunda that represent the eight objects in the state seal. An inscription on the rotunda south wall, facing
5150-428: The city was 79.4% White , 10% Asian , 1.4% Black or African American , 0.8% Native American , 0.3% Hawaiian or Pacific Islander , and 6.0% from two or more races. 8.2% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. There were 23,952 households, with an average of 2.24 people per household. 33.8% were married couples living together, 30.7% had a female householder with no spouse present, and 26.6% had
5253-414: The city was 83.8% White , 7.3% Asian , 1.1% Black or African American , 0.7% Native American , 0.3% Hawaiian or Pacific Islander , 2.8% from other races , and 4.0% from two or more races. 7.4% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. There were 22,283 households, of which 20.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 35.3% were married couples living together, 7.0% had
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#17327879029305356-492: The coastal range, Corvallis can experience slightly cooler temperatures, particularly in the hills, than the rest of the Willamette Valley. The average annual low temperature is 42 °F or 5.6 °C, 4.2 °F (2.3 °C) less than that of Portland just 85 miles (137 km) to the north. Despite this, temperatures dropping far below freezing are still a rare event. Corvallis is the largest principal city of
5459-468: The current building is the third to house the Oregon state government in Salem. The first two capitols in Salem were destroyed by fire, one in 1855 and the other in 1935. New York architects Trowbridge & Livingston conceived the current structure's Art Deco stripped classical design in association with Francis Keally . Much of the interior and exterior is made of marble . The Oregon State Capitol
5562-537: The display. It has been a CorvallisHoliday tradition for over 40 years. The Corvallis Art Guild is almost 80 years old. There are over 30 colorful murals around town, most are within walking distance of each other in downtown Corvallis. Corvallis is home to the Corvallis-OSU Symphony , which celebrated its centennial in 2005. According to the OSU College of Liberal Arts website (as of 2022)
5665-553: The downtown Riverfront Park banks of the Willamette River with food, vendors and a main stage with live bands. The day begins with the "All-American, Everyone-Can-Join, Fabulous, Fantastic 4th of July Parade!" at 9:30 am through Downtown Corvallis and ends at the Commemorative Riverfront Park. The parade began in 1985. At 10pm there is a fireworks display put on by the "Corvallis Jaycees" along
5768-405: The earlier Oregon structures. It was even called a "squirrel cage", lacking in majesty. Additionally, the public was slow to admire the gold Oregon Pioneer atop the dome. Installation of the statue began on September 17, 1938, and took several days and heavy-duty equipment. The building cost $ 2.5 million ($ 55 million as of 2024), of which the federal government paid 45 percent through
5871-472: The early 1990s. The 2 Town's Harvest Party has been in place annually since 2010 and typically takes place mid to late October, but before Halloween . It is hosted by 2 Town's Ciderhouse , a national leader in alcoholic hard ciders at their main facility. In 2024 they will celebrate their 14th Anniversary. There are typically over 55 Craft beverages on tap, a "pumpkin bar", hot cider bar, cidery tours, photo-booth, raffle, live music and food trucks to celebrate
5974-417: The east and west ends. The building included a lunch counter . Additionally, the building had mullion -windowed wings. The large copper-clad dome was constructed with an iron and steel framework. This dome rose 54 feet (16 m) above the rest of the building and was 100 feet (30 m) tall. The building was of Renaissance style with Corinthian columns on the front entrance and was patterned after
6077-512: The entrance from the north, reads: In the souls of its citizens will be found the likeness of the state which if they be unjust and tyrannical then will it reflect their vices, but if they be lovers of righteousness confident in their liberties so will it be clean in justice bold in freedom. Also encircling the interior of the rotunda are four murals depicting moments from Oregon history. One mural depicts Captain Robert Gray 's exploration of
6180-501: The establishment of a county seat. Avery's holding lay to the south and Dixon's to the north, with the Benton County Courthouse marking the approximate line of demarcation between these two land parcels. In December 1853 the 5th Oregon Territorial Legislature met in Salem , where a petition was presented seeking to change the name of that city to either "Thurston" or "Valena". At the same time, another petition
6283-421: The evening of December 29, 1855, a fire destroyed the first capitol building and many of the territory's public records. Starting in the unfinished northeast corner of the structure, still unoccupied by the government, the fire was not discovered until around 12:30 am. Arson was suspected, but no one was arrested. The site of the burned-out capitol building remained a pile of stones for several years after
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#17327879029306386-422: The exterior stone, is from Vermont . There are 158 names of notable Oregonians inscribed on the walls of the legislative chambers; of these, only six are women. The original cost estimate for the building was $ 3.5 million ($ 77 million as of 2024), but the state legislature only appropriated $ 2.5 million; committee rooms were subsequently removed from the plans. These rooms were added in 1977 as part of
6489-415: The fall of that year. His stay proved to be brief yet profitable. In January 1849, Avery returned to Oregon with a small stock of provisions with plans to open a store on his land. During 1849, Avery opened his store at the site, platted the land, and surveyed a town site on his own claim, naming the community Marysville . The early town quickly became a profitable re-supply center/mercantile as one of
6592-538: The fire. A downtown building, Nesmith's Building (later named the Holman Building), served as a temporary capitol from 1859 until 1876. The legislature met on the second and third floors of that building, which also housed the other state offices. Plans for a new building began to take shape in 1872 when the state legislature appropriated $ 100,000 ($ 2.5 million as of 2024) towards a new capitol building. This second capitol, built between 1873 and 1876,
6695-418: The first capitol building began in 1854, shortly after Congress confirmed Salem as the capital city. However, with the capital moving to Corvallis the next year, construction was temporarily halted. After the capital's return to Salem, the building was nearly completed by late 1855. This territorial capitol, of Greek Revival-style , stood 50 feet (15 m) wide and 75 feet (23 m) long (15 by 23 m), with
6798-475: The first floor includes hearing rooms, display cases, and the visitor information area. Oregon's House chamber floor is covered with a custom carpet; the carpet's pattern incorporates a depiction of the state tree, the Douglas-fir, representative of forestry . The furniture and paneling of the chamber is made of golden oak . A large mural painted by Faulkner, depicting the 1843 Champoeg Meetings at which
6901-420: The ground for more than a day. The northwest hills will often experience more snow. During the midwinter months after extended periods of rain, thick, persistent fogs can form, sometimes lasting the entire day. This can severely reduce visibility to as low as 20 feet (6.1 m). The fog often persists until a new storm system enters the area. This fog could be seen as a type of tule fog . Rainfall totals within
7004-472: The grounds of "disorderly behavior." The Oregon State Capitol is home to both branches of the state legislature, the House and Senate, and has offices for the governor, treasurer, and the secretary of state. In its center, the floor of the prominent rotunda features an embedded Oregon State Seal sculpted in bronze by Ulric Ellerhusen . Ellerhusen also sculpted the Oregon Pioneer that rests atop
7107-490: The harvest of locally grown apples for their award-winning ciders, with proceeds going towards a local non-profit or charity. In 2023 over 3,400 people attended the annual Harvest Party. The Pastega Christmas Light Display typically takes place just after Thanksgiving and last until just after New Years Day. The Pastega Drive-thru Christmas Light Display began in 1981 at a Pepsi Bottling Plant in North Corvallis. It
7210-400: The hollow columns enclosing the dome's eight supporting steel lattice girders rapidly pulled the flames through the rotunda to the upper stories. The heat was so intense it destroyed even the copper dome and brightly lit the night sky. The flames could be seen as far away as Corvallis, 40 miles to the southwest. One volunteer firefighter, Floyd McMullen, a student at Willamette University ,
7313-415: The inside and three on the outside. The building measures 693 by 259.5 ft (211.2 by 79.1 m). The older main portion of the building is 53.5 feet (16.3 m) tall, while the newer wings added in 1977 are 68.7 feet (20.9 m) tall. Inside, the building has approximately 233,750 square feet (21,716 m ) of floor area and 3.2 million cubic feet (90,600 cubic meters) of volume. In 1997,
7416-419: The law, the two winners were Eugene and Salem. An October runoff gave Eugene the most votes, but the earlier vote-tossing led to a low turnout. With such low public participation, the election was ignored, and the capital remained in Salem. A permanent resolution of the capital location issue came in 1864. In 1860, the legislature put the question once again to a popular vote. On a vote in 1862, no city received
7519-555: The leading stop-overs for miners traveling the Willamette River to the California Gold Rush mines. The city was possibly named after early settler Mary Lloyd, but now the name is thought to be derived from French fur trappers' naming of Marys Peak after the Virgin Mary . In the summer of 1851, Joseph Avery and William Dixon each granted back-to-back 40-acre (16 ha) land parcels from their land holdings for
7622-461: The magnitude 5.6 Scotts Mills earthquake damaged the cupola, requiring closure for repairs. The rotunda area remained closed for approximately two years for these repairs. This "Spring Break Quake" shook the building enough to shift the statue on top and crack the cupola. Additionally, the quake created a three-foot (one-meter) bulge on the west end of the building. Repairs cost $ 4.3 million ($ 9.1 million as of 2024) and included reinforcing
7725-512: The main campus. Corvallis is the location of Oregon State University 420-acre main campus, Samaritan Health Services , a top 10 largest non-profit employer in the state, a 84-acre Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center campus, and a 2.2 million square foot, 197-acre Hewlett Packard research and development campus that invented the Laser jet printer and the Computer mouse . Corvallis
7828-519: The majority of the population) as the least religious county per capita in the United States. Only one in four people indicated that they were affiliated with one of the 149 religious groups the study identified. The study indicated that some of the disparity, however, may be attributed to the popularity of less common religions (ones not included as an option in the study) in the Pacific Northwest. The campus of Oregon State University, which
7931-550: The money raised by the festival goes to maintain the Lewisburg Grange Hall just north of the Corvallis city limits. The grange has been one of Benton County's most prominent historic landmarks. Built by executives of the O&;C Railroad as a depot in 1911, trains stopped there for just 14 years until it became the grange hall for the unincorporated community of Lewisburg in 1925. The building faced significant peril by
8034-509: The moniker of a town in California , located on the same stagecoach route and that a name change was thus necessary to avoid confusion. A faction within the deeply divided legislature elected to make Corvallis the capital of the Oregon Territory in December 1855. After the 6th Territorial Legislature convened there, the capital was returned to Salem, which would eventually be selected as the permanent seat of state government. Corvallis
8137-474: The move invalid unless acted on by the United States Congress . Thereafter, Curry and Oregon Secretary of State Benjamin Harding moved back to Salem. On December 3, 1855, the legislature convened in Corvallis and quickly introduced legislation to move the capital back to Salem. This bill passed on December 15, 1855. Three days later, the legislature re-convened in Salem. However, the statehouse burned down on
8240-426: The portraits of the previous governors, could have been worse had the state not used fire-proof vaults in the basement to store valuables such as more than $ 1 million ($ 22.2 million as of 2024) in stocks and bonds. During the blaze, firefighters poured water on these vaults to help keep them cool and prevent the contents from disintegrating. Years earlier, the state had turned over many historical documents to
8343-407: The provisional government was formed, is behind the desk of the Speaker of the House. The Senate chambers use black walnut for the paneling and furniture. Another custom carpet lines the floor, featuring Chinook salmon and wheat , representative of fishing and agriculture . The Senate's large mural was painted by Schwarz and depicts a street scene showing news of statehood reaching Salem. Lining
8446-507: The purchase of the Willamette University campus and relocation of the capitol to that site. However, downtown merchants were able to keep the capitol building in downtown at the original location, though some Victorian homes were subsequently leveled to make way for the building. Another early complaint about the structure was that the cupola resembled a "paint can" rather than traditional domes on other capitols, including
8549-585: The region by branding it with the slogan "Yes Corvallis". The National Clonal Germplasm Repository at Corvallis is a gene bank of the United States Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service. The gene bank preserves temperate fruit, nut, and agronomic crops from around the world. Corvallis was ranked number 48 on the 100 best places in the US to live and launch a business by Fortune Small Business 2008. This places Corvallis as
8652-545: The river between Monroe and Jackson Avenues, and construction of the Hotel Corvallis , today known as the Julian Hotel. In addition, a carriage factory was launched in the city and the town's streets were improved, while the size of the city was twice enlarged through annexation. Bonds were issued for a city-owned water works, a sewer system, and for public ownership of the electric plant. A publicity campaign
8755-469: The riverfront. The Philomath Folic & Rodeo celebrated its 60th Anniversary in 2023 and typically takes place in mid-July and is a family-oriented festival and rodeo focused on the traditions the Philomath community was founded, namely American Western heritage and traditions and the history of the logging industry. The Frolic began in 1953, originally called the 'Philomath Western Frolic', then called
8858-777: The second-best place in Oregon to launch a business, after Portland (number 6). Bend (number 87) and Eugene (number 96) were other Oregon localities ranked in the top 100. Previously known as 'Rhapsody in the Vineyard', the annual, sometimes biannual, 'Downtown Corvallis Wine Walk' is hosted by the Corvallis Area Chamber of Commerce and is held in downtown Corvallis since 2012. It pairs local wineries up with, and inside of, downtown local retailers. Attendees get to sample wine and shop local. Anywhere between 15 and nearly 40 wineries and retailers participate annually. It typically takes place in late Spring or early Fall, with
8961-421: The southern section of the contemporary city. Avery was quickly joined by other settlers along the banks of the Willamette River, including a 640-acre (260 ha) claim directly to his north taken in September 1846 by William F. Dixon. The discovery of gold in California in 1848 temporarily stalled the township development. Like many of his neighbors, Avery left his Oregon home to try his hand at gold mining in
9064-677: The structure with additional concrete and steel bars. In April 2002, the building became the first state capitol in the United States to produce solar power through the use of 60 photovoltaic panels generating 7.8 kilowatts. One-third of the power is used to light the Oregon Pioneer at night; the remaining electricity is sent into the power grid . On December 31, 2007, the Oregon State Capitol hosted its first authorized wedding between Oregon State Representative Tobias Read and Heidi Eggert. At Read's encouragement,
9167-517: The town itself are surprisingly variable, due to Corvallis lying right on the eastern edge of the Oregon Coast Range , with a small portion of the town inside of the range. Rainfall amounts can range from an average of 66.40 inches (1,687 mm) per year in the far northwest hills, compared to 43.66 inches (1,109 mm) per year at Oregon State University , which is located in the center of Corvallis. Because of its close proximity to
9270-540: The trees" in Avery Park in Corvallis. Septembeerfest is a family and pet friendly fun-filled community celebration of the local homebrewers and dozens of local breweries from the craft beer industry as well as a successful fundraiser for the "'Heart of the Valley Homebrewers"' , a non-profit organization. The 17th annual Corvallis Septembeerfest will be held September 7, 2024. The Corvallis Fall Festival
9373-414: The walls of both chambers are 158 names, inscribed in friezes , of prominent people in Oregon's history. On the second floor of the capitol is the Governor's suite, consisting of a ceremonial office and private offices for the state's chief executive. As in the Senate chamber, the paneling is of black walnut. The ceremonial office includes a fireplace with a painting by Faulkner. In the suite's reception area
9476-608: The west entrance of the capitol is a replica of Philadelphia 's Liberty Bell . This bell is one of 53 full-sized replicas made in France and donated by the United States government to each state. Oregon received its copy on July 4, 1950. Throughout the grounds are native trees and shrubs, including blue spruce , Oregon-grape (the state flower ), giant sequoia , coast redwood , Japanese maple , dogwood species, Bradford pear , cherry tree species, English holly , rhododendron , and magnolia tree species. One Douglas-fir tree
9579-419: Was 65 years of age or older. The median age was 26.4 years. For every 100 males there were 98.7 females. As of the 2000 U.S. Census the median income for a household in the city was $ 35,437, and the median income for a family was $ 53,208. Males had a median income of $ 40,770 versus $ 29,390 for females. The per capita income for the city was $ 19,317. About 9.7% of families and 20.6% of the population were below
9682-550: Was a Senate chamber measuring 75 by 45 feet (23 by 14 m) and a House chamber of 85 by 75 feet (26 by 23 m). On the top floor was the Oregon Supreme Court with a courtroom measuring 54 by 45 feet (16 by 14 m) and the Oregon State Law Library, 75 by 70 feet (23 by 21 m). Also on the top floor was a viewing gallery for the House. On the exterior were ornamental pilasters and two-story porticos on
9785-427: Was a two- story structure with an additional first level that was partly underground; the total cost was $ 325,000 ($ 9.3 million as of 2024). The cornerstone for the building was laid on October 5, 1873, during a ceremony that included a speech by Governor Stephen F. Chadwick and the music of several bands. Construction, on the same site as the 1855 building, was partly accomplished with convict labor from
9888-468: Was grown using a seed that rode aboard Apollo 14 to the Moon in 1971 and was transplanted to the capitol in 1976 from Oregon State University . On the east side of the building is Capitol Park, which includes a bronze equestrian statue by A. Phimister Proctor called The Circuit Rider , statues of Jason Lee ( Jason Lee ) and John McLoughlin ( John McLoughlin ) by Gifford Proctor, and portions of
9991-412: Was hosted there for 31 years, until 2013 when the display was moved across town to the Benton County Fairgrounds. The Display features over 200 figures and mechanized scenes. The radiant display of festive lights and mechanized decorations transforms the area into a holiday wonderland enjoyed by thousands. Between 400 and 700 cars visit the display each day it's open. In 2022 over 30,000 people drove through
10094-404: Was incorporated as a city on January 29, 1857. Corvallis had a three-year boom beginning in 1889, which began with the establishment of a privately owned electrical plant by L.L. Hurd. A flurry of publicity and public and private investment followed, including construction of a grand county courthouse, planning and first construction of a new street railway, construction of a new flour mill along
10197-399: Was killed by the fire, which drew firefighters from as far away as Portland . Salem sent seven fire trucks to the scene; three more came from Portland. Only the outer walls were left standing after the fire was extinguished. Losses were estimated at $ 1.5 million ($ 33.3 million as of 2024), and the state did not carry insurance. The losses, which included historic artifacts such as
10300-409: Was launched to attempt to expand the tax base through new construction for new arrivals. This effort proved mostly unsuccessful, however, and in 1892, normality returned, with the city saddled with about $ 150,000 in bonded debt. Corvallis is at river mile 131–32 of the Willamette River . Corvallis is bordered on the northwest by the foothills of the Oregon Coast Range , with Bald Hill providing
10403-461: Was originally decorated with a statue of a soldier from the Spanish–American War and also served as a lamp post and horse trough. Today the statue holds no water and is sometimes planted with flowers. In 2005, a Walk of Flags feature was added that displays the flags of every state in the Union. In 2009, the nine flags of Oregon's federally recognized Native American tribes were added to
10506-546: Was placed on the National Register of Historic Places on June 29, 1988. The federal government's Public Works Administration partially financed construction which was completed during the Great Depression in 1938. The building was erected at a cost of $ 2.5 million for the central portion of the building, which includes a cupola of 166 feet (51 m). The wings, which doubled the floor space of
10609-484: Was presented seeking to change the name of Salem to "Corvallis", from the Latin meaning "heart of the valley", while a third resolution was presented to the upper house seeking to change the name of Marysville to Corvallis. A heated debate followed, with the name ultimately awarded to Corvallis in an act passed on December 20 of that same year. By way of rationale, the name "Marysville" was successfully argued to duplicate
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