Salem in Marion County, Oregon — The American West (Northwest)

T.G. Bligh Building

1923

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, September 22, 2017

1. T.G. Bligh Building Marker

Inscription. In 1922 Thomas Gregor Bligh bought this property from the Salem Elks Fraternal Organization. In 1924, a year after constructing this Mission Revival building, the owner died in an automobile accident. In 1927, is wife Anna sold the property to Charles P. Bishop, owner of Pendleton Woolen Mills. Olson Florist shop has occupied this site since 1926.

Erected by Salem Community Development.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings.

Location. 44° 56.453′ N, 123° 2.211′ W. Marker is in Salem, Oregon, in Marion County. Marker is at the intersection of Court Street Northeast and High Street Northeast, on the right when traveling west on Court Street Northeast. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 499 Court Street Northeast, Salem OR 97301, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Salem (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Dedicated to You, A Free Citizen in a Free Land (approx. 0.3 miles away); Marking an Old Trail (approx. 0.3 miles away); Willamette University College of Medicine (approx. 0.4 miles away); Rev. Jason Lee (approx. 0.4 miles away); Dr. John McLoughlin

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(approx. 0.4 miles away); Giant Sequoia (approx. 0.4 miles away); Column Segments (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Salem.

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, September 22, 2017

2. T.G. Bligh Building Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on January 19, 2018. It was originally submitted on January 19, 2018, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 378 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 19, 2018, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.