Salem History Matters

By Salem History Matters

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 ... more

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How many episodes does Salem History Matters have?

The podcast currently has 142 episodes available.

Salem History Matters episodes:

October 20, 2018 October 4, 2018 – History Underground
Jamie French, an archaeologist with the State Historic Preservation Office, talks with us about public archaeology efforts in Oregon.
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28min
September 20, 2018 September 20, 2018 – Historic Businesses
Jim Klopfenstein talks with us about his family business, Day Heating & Cooling, which has operated in Salem since 1935.
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26min
September 17, 2018 September 6, 2018 – Yesterday’s Voices – Historic Families
Jim Klopfenstein joins us to talk about his long-time farming family in the northeast Salem/Silverton area.
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26min
August 16, 2018 August 16, 2018 – Oregon Territory Politics
Barbara S. Mahoney, Salem author, talks with us about her latest book, The Salem Clique-Oregon's Founding Brothers.
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27min
August 08, 2018 August 2, 2018 – Historic Railways
Richard Thompson, author of Willamette Valley Railways and Lost Oregon Streetcars, and others, shares more on this very popular form of early transportation.
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28min
July 19, 2018 July 19, 2018: Historic Preservation Update
Kimberli Fitzgerald, City of Salem, reports on the current work of Historic Landmark Commission, the recent Historic Preservation awards, and the Chinese Shrine project.
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27min
July 14, 2018 July 5, 2018 – Historic Transportation
Mark Kavanaugh, Oregon Electric Railway Historical Society, shares information on the history of streetcars and interurban rail lines in our area.
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26min
June 22, 2018 June 21, 2018 Historic Businesses – Golden Funeral Services.
Tom P. Golden, Jr., talks with us about this long-time Salem family business owned and operated by three generations.
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26min
June 07, 2018 June 7, 2018 Yesterday’s Voices – The Golden Family.
Tom P. Golden, Jr., shares memories and stories about these long-time Salem residents and business owners.
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28min
May 21, 2018 May 17, 2018 – Historic Cemeteries – City View & Pioneer, Part 2
Our conversation with Rick Hilts continues.
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27min

FAQs about Salem History Matters:

How many episodes does Salem History Matters have?

The podcast currently has 142 episodes available.