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Salem History Matters
Salem History Matters episodes
- 12/10/15 – Heritage NeighborhoodsSESNA. Kimberli Fitzgerald is joined by neighborhood representatives Bill Smaldone and Melanie Zermer, to discuss the opportunities this designation could bring to their neighborhood.30 min
- 12/3/2015 – Historic InstitutionsDiane Goeres-Gardner talks with us about her book Images of America: Oregon Asylum and her other books regarding crime in the frontier West.30 min
- November 26, 2015 – Thanksgiving Day – Historic Preservation UpdateKimberli Fitzgerald provides an update on HLC projects; the Heritage Neighborhood Program; "Guess This Location" entry.26 min
- November 19, 2015 Rearranging HistoryDeb discusses historic resources in the Salem area that have been relocated to new sites, many several times, or demolished for public projects.31 min
- November 12, 2015 Researching HistoryInterns Kirsten Straus and Sean Edging join us to describe their efforts in the City's Heritage Neighborhood Program and current tools they are developing for the historic preservation community.27 min
- November 5, 2015 Restoring Public Buildings.Joy Sears, restoration and technical expert with SHPO, joins us to share information about current and proposed projects for Oregon government buildings in Salem.28 min
- October 29, 2015 Archaeology in OregonDennis Griffin, state archaeologist with the State Historic Preservation Office, joins us to educate us on interesting archaeological projects, now and in the past.29 min
- October 15, 2015 Living in HistoryThe real secret to historic preservation is to continue to use the historic resource through generations. Case in point, look to the Odd Fellows Building/Grand Theater in downtown Salem. Guests Joe & Cindy Meduri recently purchased this building from restorers Carole Smith and Eric Kittleson, and they share with us their plans to keep this treasured gem viable--and vibrant!28 min
- October 8, 2015 Historic Preservation UpdateToday Kimberli put on her Salem Historic Preservation Officer hat and let us in on what's happening now, what's coming up, what the Historic Landmarks Commission is working on, and just stuff we find interesting about living in our history.28 min
- October 1, 2015 Public Historic BuildingsBob H. Reinhardt, executive director with Willamette Heritage Center, talks with us about the challenges and complexity of operating a five-acre museum complex which contains multiple historic resources.27 min
About Salem History Matters
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Deb Meaghers and Kimberli Fitzgerald share their passions for mid-Willamette Valley history and engage listeners in the value of preserving and blending our rich historic legacy into our contemporary…
lives. Interviews with area historians, authors, historic homeowners, neighbors in our historic districts, curators of local museums, and commercial building owners and renovators offer insight into why preserving, living and working in our historic resources are so integral to our sense of community. We also include information for historic property owners on various programs available to help them preserve these resources for future generations to enjoy.