Oregon Veterans' Building - Salem, Oregon - Grand Opening on Waymarking.com

This office building opened in 1984 following dedication ceremonies by Oregon Governor Vic Atiyeh. The building provides office space for the State of Oregon's Department of Veterans' Affairs. It is located at the north end of the Capitol Mall and features a very nice memorial park on the north and east sides of the building, with monuments to Medal of Honor recipients, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Veterans of the Afghan-Iraqi War, the Korean War, Spanish-American War and World War I.

Victor Atiyeh was the 32nd Governor of Oregon and the last Republican elected to the office. He served as two terms as Governor, from 1979 to 1987 and was the first elected Governor in the United States of Arab descent.

Here is the marker text:

THE OREGON VETERANS' BUILDING STATE OF OREGON DEDICATED MAY 30, 1984 BY GOVERNOR VICTOR ATIYEH AUTHORIZED IN 1979 BY GOVERNOR VICTOR ATIYEH AND THE 60TH LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY CONTRACTOR: WILDISH CORVALLIS CONST. CO. ARCHITECT: SERA ARCHITECTS

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What was opened/inaugurated?: The Oregon Veterans' Building Who was that opened/inaugurated it?: Governor Victor Atiyeh Date of the opening/inauguration?: May 30, 1984 Website about the person: [Web Link] Website about the location: Not listed

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