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Salem, Oregon: Golden Lumberjack: Superhero of Oregon

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Address:
C St. NE, Salem, OR
Directions:
Atop the state capitol, which is on the south side of C St. between Winter and Capitol Sts.
Hours:
Lit at night.
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Oregon's mighty lumberjack.

Golden Lumberjack: Superhero of Oregon

A gleaming golden giant of a lumberjack stands ready to assist in state budget cuts. Unveiled in 1938; given a new coat of gold in 2025.

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Golden Lumberjack Atop State Capitol

The interior of the Capitol is closed until 2025 for renovations.

[Jennifer, 09/24/2024]

When it reopens the Capitol will resume its "Tower Tours," up 121 steps to the observation deck at the feet of the Golden Lumberjack.


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Juanita, Front Yard Bigfoot, Springfield, OR - 61 mi.

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