That statue of a fisherman was dedicated to Oregon's 13th governor, Tom McCall who loved fly fishing. He was a republican and a staunch environmentalists focused on sustainable development. Before becoming governor, he was a mewspaper reporter and then a tv boadcast news reporter for KGW- tv. While at KGW-TV, he produced a documentary, Pollution in Paradise?, which brought public attention to air and water pollution in Oregon. While at KGW-TV, he produced a documentary, Pollution in Paradise?, which brought public attention to air and water pollution in Oregon. He notably sponsored the Vortex I music festival and implemented the country's first odd-even gasoline rationing program during the 1973 oil crisis. He is considered one of the most transformative figures in recent Oregon history. Tom McCall Waterfront Park in Portland is one of several places and institutions named in his honor.
I lived in Oregon while Tom McCall was Gov. I will never forget "The Ungreeting Cards" that said things like "people in Oregon don't tan, they rust!"😂😂😂 He wanted tourists to come spend their money but go back home when they were done. Interesting man!
I’m a retired disabled Marine and I live vicariously through your channel. I can’t walk anymore and just watching you travel and walk through these towns allows me to live and travel (as I use to) through you. Thank you!
I'm also disabled and can't travel no more. So I love my youtube channels. I still get to travel places and I never have to leave my bed... LOL... And it's so much cheaper. And I don't have the boss lady telling me we can't afford to go some of them places. That use to be all I ever heard when I could still travel we couldn't afford to go anywhere but where she chose for us to go... Now she goes and I stay home and travel where my youtube channels take me... I LOVE IT!!!!
Prison Revival is a perfect description. Perhaps it’s best called pre-brutalism or brutalism-light. It lacks all the charm of brutalism. 😂Or just call it hideous. I am a fan of a lot of modern architecture, but not this, that’s for sure.
The title is deceiving. It wasn't a failed visit to the city, but a failed visit to the Capital! So glad I came along with you. I'm enjoying this series.
@@MTknitter22I believe I have seen this statue you speak of. That makes more sense to me than building a courthouse in this style during the height of the Cold War. I dont necessarily agree with it being their or what it stands for, but understanding the history of laborers organizing in Seattle in the early part of the 1900s at least gives that statue a bit of context.
It is brutalism. A lot of American government buildings and college buildings from this period were all in this style. It has the charm of a brick and tries really hard to tell us that life is sad and we should go back to work. On purpose.
@@ifilho1looks Tartarian to me. Look at 6:41 you can see the lines from all the mud on the building where they are working. I’d bet if they keep digging there is more building. JMO
Good choice for lunch. I live in Salem and the Wild Pear is one of the best local spots. You should have bagged your capitol bldg visit, and run up to Silver Falls 20 min from there
As a European i am intresting to learn more about US and this channel helps me alot to understand your beautiful country called America .Thank you again for your passion and pacience .Cheers from Romania .
Love your narration. Homespun and folksy. I am from CA. Great that you saw the capitols. But man o man you drove most boring route in our lovely west coast. The coast drive up the 1 is the most stunning drive on earth, and you took the dry interior. You missed all the good stuff, GIANT redwoods, beaches, coastal New Englandesque towns, increbible cliffs and ocean views. I guess you have seen this already, if not, you must drive the CA and OR coast some day. Washington is different, there you have a nicer interior with impressive forest and mountain views.
We will be doing that drive eventually. Right now we are hyper focused on getting the last 12 or so capitals visited. We want all 50 on video by the end of this summer. That's the reason for the routes we're taking now.
Oregon is so beautiful it's a shame how pricy it is. I was going to buy a house there in 2000 my ex husband wasn't ready to move out of CA. A house was under 200 k. We aren't together anymore and I'm in Texas. I love Oregon.
Quite a nice city, Salem. I've not been, but seems to be about as pleasant an urban environment as can be found. I always enjoy hearing the stats. Beautiful buildings.
In March? Portland Oregon is right now blessed with blooming dogwoods (Kanza variety especially) also Pear trees are just finishing. But it does have a too many gray and overcast days in the spring. When do dogwoods bloom in Austria?
@d.annejohnson5631 Thanks for your interest: There's always a lot of rain in Austria, that's why it is so green. This year spring has come very early, warm temperatures, flowers, trees were blooming very early (we haven't got dogwoods here). Due to our rough climate, warm periods are short.
The Elsinore Theater does both live and movie entertainment. You missed the mural on the back of the building. About 30 or more years ago, my wife and I (ignore my moniker, I'm a dude) caught Itzhak Perlman in recital at the Elsinore. Wonderful show. Mr. Perlman and a pianist. Mr. Perman knows how to interact with an audience. What an experience. We moved to the Salem area in 1979. Didn't know it at the time, but Salem then was the incarceration center of Oregon. Oregon State Prison is there; Oregon State Correctional Institution; Oregon Women's Prison; and the Oregon State Hospital.. Plus the Marion County Jail. The released inmates and their families took a toll on the area. That has changed, although we still have OSP, OSCI, and the Hospital, Oregon has opened other custodial facilities in other parts of the state. Still, a nice place to live. Drive just outside the city limits and you are in rural landscapes, including woodlands and agricultural areas. The Willamette Valley is one of the nicest places I have visited or lived in. Did anyone mention the wineries or microbreweries in the area? World class wines and brews. Have to add this: couple of years ago, I was driving on Market Street in downtown Salem. A busy, 4-lane roadway in a dense housing area. Traffic had to stop to let 2 wild turkeys cross the road. Unusual, but not too strange for Salem.
My son will be participating in the Salem Half Ironman in July. My relatives lived there for many years. You will be driving right through where I live at in Ridgefield, Wa on your way up to Olympia on Highway 5. You probably got a great view of Mount St. Helens which blew it's top off in 1980. Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley from Kiss will be opening up their new restaurant today at the ilani Casino which is just off of Highway 5 at Ridgefield. I'm sure you saw it. I will be there for the grand opening and I will be seeing Gene Simmons and his band tonight at the ilani. All the best to you Joe & Nic. Safe travels!
The gold man is our trademark. The capital building has a big gold man on top and you can see him from everywhere downtown. Yes its a real gold on the man.
Lived here for 20 years & work downtown where you guys were 5 days a week. This city has dropped a lot so far from even a decade ago. It's a shame cause at one time downtown was fantastic. Salem is a dull lifeless city and it gets a bit worse every year. Also the building across the street from the state hospital is where the opening scenes from One flew over the cuckoo's nest were filmed, also scenes were shot in West Salem as well. Great video guys. Always enjoy the vids you guys do. Cheers.
@@Jim-x6b And so political ( a lot of state workers) . Go to one of their out doors concerts set by the city and people look around before clapping hands or dancing. Dancing or hands above the head in a wave is terrifying thing it seems Seen this visiting and go to sponcers concert there
I’ve lived here 20+ years. I grew up in NYC. Salem is indeed dull compared to larger cities but I wouldn’t say it is lifeless. The downtown has shops, restaurants, nightlife, and the diversity of those places is much better than 20 years ago when the local paper said a reader poll showed that Olive Garden was the best restaurant! It’s also well situated for enjoying the natural beauty of Oregon. You aren’t too far from the ocean or the mountains or wine country. Yes we have homeless but that’s the entire west coast and it’s better than a few years ago.
This little matchbox of a home you saw at 2932 Fredrick Street NE in Salem, Oregon goes for $380,000. Estimated monthly mortgage payments are $2415. Built in 1947, it's a three bedroom, two bath 1612 square foot home within a 6,950 square feet lot. That is $236 per square feet consistent with prices in the area. The price was cut by 10K in 2001. I hope you had an opportunity to see Silver Falls State Park and the waterfalls, an easy 30 minute drive from Salem. There is a wonderful lodge there with fireplace and the falls are spectacular.
@@danielleburke87 Sadly, so much was missed. I'm sure we could all list multiple places they should've visited. After your suggestion I'd have to say Crater Lake and the Rogue River since they're close to each other and both so amazingly beautiful! Plus Valley of the Giants! So many places up highway 22 east of Salem (& west) northfork being a favorite of mine, many swimming holes to choose from but Niagra is someplace I definitely don't visit often enough! Lots of places at the coast too! Devils Punchbowl being a crowd favorite! Lighthouses and SO many adorable little towns like Gearhart and Seaside to choose from! I'm most likely to hit Pacific City, if I go to the beach! It's definitely not the closest to me and it doesn't have my favorite restaurants but there's something about that sand dune that I'm compelled to climb it! I like Rockaway Beach too! Along with the others I've listed..Seaside, Gearhart, Hebo, Astoria, Lincoln City (we call it Stinkin Sh*tty, got it from some one that grew up there), Depoe Bay, Newport, Toledo, Bandon too! There's SO much that we've all missed! But I understand they're doing state capitals? This is my first time here so I don't know how this usually goes of them showing different parts of that city. And we're talking about different parts of the state. Oh bonus for Sam Elliott owning two homes here! Neither are all that far from me! 😊
Oh you guys coming to my neck of the woods. Coming to Olympia WA. Come a little more north to Lakewood WA. Eat at the German deli Hess. I go there often. Maybe my hubby and I can have the honor to meet you guys in person. I love Nicole's hair.
A wonderful video, so many interesting buildings downtown ! The park on the river is beautiful. Some lovely homes, and it's always great to see cats out enjoying the sunshine !! Thanks so much, Joe and Nic, enjoyable as always !🥰
Great video as always. Welcome to Oregon! Good job pronouncing Chemeketa almost perfectly - I work in customer service for a transportation company and I can assure you that EVERYBODY mispronounces Chemeketa. LOL. Still say you are missing out by not coming to Silverton and at least checking out the Oregon Garden & the falls but OlyWa is a beautiful capitol city as well and I hope you have a safe drive to Washington.
They missed SO much! But ya! The pronunciation of Chemeketa was so close, I give it a 👍! Have you ever heard a Garmin GPS pronunce it?! Hilarious!! I had to call my mom bc I knew she'd d¡€ laughing! And she did! Not literally, of course. ☮️💜
The Psychiatric Hospital Is A Pretty Foreboding Looking Place & The Cast & Crew Must Have Been Glad They Could Come & Go Each Day While Filming One Flew Over The Cuckoos Nest.
Most of the original Oregon State hospit has been torn down and replaced by a new facility. The front with the fountain, which is now a museum is original and a few surrounding buildings. I got to see the original structure including the wing that was in the film before it was torn down. Very creepy place.
I've lived in and around the Salem area all my life. While I'm a fan of architecture, I never really stopped to observe the buildings of downtown. This was a fascinating and educational video. Thank you!! The next time I go on a bike ride, I'm going to revisit some of the buildings you've highlighted.
Learned so much about my city. Thanks Sorry about the capitol renovation, but the Cascadia fault line is dangerously close, and government buildings are required to be earthquake proof.
I have lived near Salem for six decades, and I am a land surveyor and historian. When the pioneers came out here, they were searching for the New Jerusalem. They found it, and called it Salem. There is more under Salem than there is above ground. There is an acient city down there. This is the Pacific Wonderland - the land of the Fairy Tales... There are ancient cities under Portland to the north and Albany to the south. Albany is the City of White. Snow White lived in the city under Albany 108 centuries ago. At that time, Albany was called Albion. Alba is Latin for white. South of Albany is Eugene. The castle of the Wizard of Oz once stood on Skinner Butte immediately north of downtown Eugene. The TV series Grimm is based on Portland. The Brothers Grimm wrote most of the Fairy Tales. The TV series ONCE Upon A Time is based on Albany. Albany is the real Storybrooke. Swan Lake is in Albany west of the airport. The Enchanted Forest amusement park is south of Salem on Enchanted Way. The Enchanted Forest is east of Interstate-5. The Sherwood Forest is west of Interstate-5. The City of Sherwood is south of Portland. The town of Merlin is south of Albany, and west of Wizard Island in Crater Lake. Witch's Caldren is atop Wizard Island.
At 5:57, I think this style is called Brutalism. There's a lot of interesting discourse about Brutalism, and how many consider it an example of avant-garde "innovation" in architecture but which most people find cold and unpleasant, which might stem from how sometimes architectural styles aren't always in touch with what people actually want to see. Many arts actually have similar issues, like post-tonality in music, and highly-abstract visual arts.
I was born and raised in Salem. I do appreciate your positive comments on our CITY. I’m not sure why you titled this video as “Failed”. You only visited a few areas. There is much more to Salem. Our capital has been under reconstruction for a while. But you missed the rotunda of our building with wonderful murals that are hand painted many years back. Hope you come back sometime. Like many other cities Salem has had its share of problems. But the future is bright! Have fun on your travels….. be safe!
My girlfriend works in a building across from the Capitol Lake in Olympia. I told her to keep an eye out for yall and snap a pic if she spots yall around town. Lol Hope you have a nice visit up here!
Went through Salem a few years ago. The tent cities were rampant. Thank you for showing a part I did not go see. Oregon was such a beautiful place, now not so much. Lived in Klamath County for 20 plus years, high desert and mountains. Very cold, we had snow a few July 4th! Thank you again! Love your videos!❤
It's still beautiful but it's unaffordable now. Same story throughout the PNW the region, you really can't find reasonable affordable housing anymore. Not even in BOISE (roll eyes)!
@@mrhawkeye293they keep scooping them up and moving them around. They had been on the freeway off ramp areas and the parkway in keizer, etc. Lancaster is a nightmare.
Thanks Joe for "all of the out West" videos....everything is interesting and all the beautiful land sites, I've really enjoyed everything, " thank you good Sir". God's Speed and Safe travels for you guys.🌼
Vietnamese Bahn Mi sandwiches. A custy roll filled usually with a pate base then roast pork, cucumber, pickled carrots, chili, cilantro, onions, mayo, daikon radish and seasonings. Usually eaten as a lunch time meal.🇦🇺🦘🪃🇦🇺🦘🪃
Salem Hospital is beautiful, as is Bush Park. There is a lot of beauty in the outlying areas. Salem City Police are the best, and work to keep Salem safe.
Very nice architecture in downtown Salem. Definitely don’t like the Co courthouse! Apt description ! Prison revival😂. Beautiful trees!! Love the pink one. Good to see cats! Wild Pear looks delicious. Look forward to Olympia!
I wouldn't consider the capitol visit a failure. Nicole did get the substitute stamp sticker, that has to count for someting .Ir's been about a decade since I've been to Salem, looks like there's been a revival of sorts downtown, it's looking really good. Opening the episode by walking in Riverfront Park, I was kinda hoping to see the Giant Eco-Globe or the Riverfront Carousel with the locally-handcarved animals. Oh well, maybe next time. Re: "statistics telling the story" -- I know you're a fan of Mark Twain, you know what he said about statistics, don't you? 🙂 Thanks for another tour. See you in Washington next time!
That 1950s court house is the perfect example of brutilist/brutiĺism architecture. The term originates from the use, by the pioneer modern architect and painter Le Corbusier, of 'beton brut' - raw concrete in French.
That's a good one Joe you couldn't have said that better about that building '70s prison revival That's exactly what it looks like a prison how sick huh no style no class wow Oregon supposed to be a beautiful state right on Good video again.
@Joe & Nic's Road Trip Great upper view shot 📹 of that capital building joey 👍🏼. This Oregon village is very nice indeed. Seems more like a village then a city 🌇🌇 to ME but if its a city then its a city 🤓. 2 🐈 YES!! Nice street full of 🌳my dude 👀. I 👀 YOU know how too pick your sandwich's the dessert is off the chain your better take that home don't waste that cake i'll come and get YOU 😀🤗.
Wow you had beautiful weather on that day. It's also a beautiful part of the country. Happy to see things are going well. When you see bigfoot say hello for me. 😾😸
One point about the racial breakdown in Salem. There is a noticeable number of Russian and eastern European families there. Just pointing out, it feels more "ethnic" than the numbers say. Perhaps I'm just numb to going in and out of Salem. I'm not white, but I never feel out of place. I don't live in Salem, but pass through a lot. I never paid much attention to a lot of the buildings outside of the capital. So, thanks for a new look. I didn't appreciate how old some of the architecture was.
So sad they tore down the courthouse & put that disgusting cement block in it's place. The capitol building also ugly. No imagination, style or beauty to most of the new construction, condos & apts included. I hate it :(
If you have the time in Washington you need to get to the northwest part, checking out the San Juan Islands, Anacortes, LaConner, Bellingham, and Lynden (If you ain't Dutch you ain't much!). Great farmlands, amazing tulip festival ,etc...
Wow, as a Salem native I have to say that you did a great job of picking out the architectural highlights and providing some interesting statistics. I'm pleased that you had a blue sky!
Love watching yalls videos. I live close to where you live. I live in Lone Oak, Texas. I would love to see yall do a video of Sulphur Springs Texas. It's not much but they do have a beautiful town town. The courthouse got remodeled, they have glass bathrooms outside,lots of bars. Just would love to watch that video.😊😊😊
Yes, a while back a guy ran his truck up those stairs and through the front doors and tried to set it on fire. With all the marble and concrete that wasnt going to happen. I agree, pretty ugly building. The old county jail was on the top floors. It is what it is.....
Do you go to Oktoberfest and get some all four days like me?! Dairy Farmers or that booth by the wine garden does good marionberry sundaes too! I get the Knights of Columbus chicken dinner every year too!
Shame you didn't get a picture of Deepwood. Salem's beautiful Victorian . I've lived in Salem all of my life. The inside of The Elsinore is a beautiful classic theater.
@@sweetmissypetuniawilson9206It's weird how you phrase this. I love Oregon to pieces but there is a housing problem here. The problem isn't with the people who can't find or afford housing, the problem is that affordable housing isn't available, for a number of reasons that a homeless person can't begin to fix.
The architect of the county courthouse was heavily influenced by the Kenner Toys Girder and Panel building set (which was a cool toy btw)! Nice video, thank you for posting it!
You never disappoint us Joe & Nicole. Great vid as usual. Once again, my appetite peaked watching the food section.😊 I heard 'what do you think Hon'....like sugar to the bees she is..I like that sweet talk btw an awesome couple. 🥰
Sorry! A lil off topic I suppose. But I lived in Salem for about a half of a century! I'm still very close, honestly I didn't want to leave! But now I'm so much happier here on the outskirts! Property taxes are about half of what Salem's are! And my favorite!! I live about a half of a mile away from my favorite river! 😊
This is the "CAMS" project, Capital Accessibility, Maintenance and Safety project. It involves critical updates to the Oregon State Capitol building, including seismic upgrades to the 1977 portion of the building; mechanical system upgrades; and new Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) entrances at the back of the Capitol, among other accessibility issues. Work was started in 2017 and last I knew would be completed fall of 2025.
Nice once again!! I have two best friends that lived and visited Oregon, and they said they didn’t want to leave it was so nice. That capital building seemed like it could be more majestic even with the renovations. Rock on!
I didn't want to leave either! Something about it, I can't put my finger on now that I moved to the outskirts! I'm a half mile away from the Santiam River and I have my dream home! Clam = Happy
Left 6 yrs ago and can't wait to go back. Soon. The skyline has changed a great deal in those years. Hopefully some of those buildings are affordable housing and low income disabled and senior housing. Desperately needed.
Thank you and Nicole for making these travel videos. Places I probably would not have an opportunity to visit, one of the best watch on RU-vid. Thanks. God bless be safe.
I live in Salem. About a mile south of Down Town Salem. We moved her from California 30 yrs ago. Im grateful for the beauty however it has changed alot. The homelessness and drugs have become over whelming. The property taxes and buying a home has become out of reach for the average income. If you had driven South of Down town on Liberty RD you would have seen some very old and beautiful homes lined with HUGE trees. We also have beautiful hiking trails with waterfalls. The next time your visiting Salem Oregon you hit Silver Falls. Our Coast is gorgous however its usually on the windy side and of course much cooler so be prepared to layer. Downtown Portland has also changed and without getting into Political reasons its a Shame because it use to be fun, safe and beautiful to walk around. Thank you for sharing what I get to see everyday, you did a good job. Blessings on your future travels.
Well since you guys came from California I imagine you were already having these problems before coming to Oregon ! It is a shame how much has changed over time. Salem really used to be a vibrant city and today it’s lost that sparkle a bit. Still very cool and lots of fun stuff to do!!
The Elsinore is a wonderful success story. It was once in serious disrepair and was slated for demolition. Concerned citizens got together, formed a committee, bought the building, and raised a lot of money to restore it completely. Us that live here are intensely proud of the result, it hosts a myriad of events and a number of headliners have noted it's world-class acoustics. It's a cliche I know, but there isn't a bad seat in the house. I love going to concerts there.
