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

Catlin & Linn Building

c.1909

— Salem Downtown Historic District —

Catlin & Linn Building Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Douglass Halvorsen, October 14, 2025

1. Catlin & Linn Building Marker

Inscription. This building was constructed on the site of the Tiger Engine Fire House, No. 2, organized in 1869, continuing as a volunteer organization until 1893 when the city created a paid fire department. A garage with concrete floor was featured in this building through the 1920s, testifying to its early use for auto storage and repairs.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1909.

Location. 44° 56.431′ N, 123° 2.489′ W. Marker is in Salem, Oregon, in Marion County. It is in the Central Area. It is on State Street, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 246 State Street, Salem OR 97301, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Oregon Wine Country

and in the Willamette Valley.

It is also on the American Pacific Coast,

in the Pacific Northwest,

and in the Lewis & Clark Corridor.

Globally, it is in North America,

in the Cascade Range,

on the Ring of Fire,

in the Pacific Rim,

in the Western Hemisphere,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Meredith Building (a few steps from this marker); S.A. Manning Company Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Salvation Army Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Smith & Wade Building (within shouting distance of this marker); R.P. Boise Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Bush-Breyman Block (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Watkins-Dearborn Building (about 300 feet away); Durbin Building (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Salem.

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Photographed by Douglass Halvorsen, October 14, 2025

2. Catlin & Linn Building Marker

The marker is located at the west side of the building, as shown in the photo.

Catlin & Linn Building image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Douglass Halvorsen, October 14, 2025

3. Catlin & Linn Building

Credits. This page was last revised on October 20, 2025. It was originally submitted on October 17, 2025, by Douglass Halvorsen of Klamath Falls, Oregon. This page has been viewed 53 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 17, 2025, by Douglass Halvorsen of Klamath Falls, Oregon. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.