Old Garfield School - Salem, Oregon - U.S. National Register of Historic Places on Waymarking.com

Built in 1909, this three and one-half story structure was the first brick public elementary school built in Salem. It was also the last remaining elementary school building in downtown Salem when it closed in 1973. The building was designed by noted local architect Fred A. Legg. The school board was pleased with the building and hired Legg to design the next three elementary schools in Salem: Englewood, Highland and Richmond.

After it's closure as a school building, it was acquired by local businessmen and converted into use as an office building, providing approximately 22,000 square feet of space. Tenants have included law firms, insurance companies, realty companies and state offices.

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Street address: 528 Cottage Street NE Salem, OR USA 97301 County / Borough / Parish: Marion Year listed: 1981 Historic (Areas of) Significance: Education; Architecture Periods of significance: 1900-1924; 1925-1949 Historic function: School Current function: Professional; Business; Government office Privately owned?: yes Primary Web Site: [Web Link] Secondary Website 1: [Web Link] Season start / Season finish: Not listed Hours of operation: Not listed Secondary Website 2: Not listed National Historic Landmark Link: Not listed

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