A collection of colorful bird houses on the corner of a road in the Grant neighborhood.

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City of Salem Resources

A street sign that reads "Heritage Neighborhood: Grant."

Discover Salem’s Heritage and Culture

Salem is one of only six communities in Oregon recognized as a Heritage All-Star Community by the Oregon Heritage Commission.

A view of the CRPZ map, showing a map of Salem, Oregon, with several streets labeled.

Historic and Cultural Resources Protection Zone Lookup map

View the city map to determine whether your project is within the Cultural Resources Protection Zone (CRPZ).

A colorful craftsman house in Grant neighborhood with several banners and flags displayed.

Remodel and Repair Historic Buildings

If you plan to make changes to the exterior of a historic building or its surrounding features, you must go through the historic design review process.

Salem Historic Preservation Plan

By valuing our history, we ensure that future generations can learn from and enjoy the unique character of Salem.

Owning Historic Properties

Salem was founded in 1841 and became Oregon’s capital in 1850. Today, the city has over 150 individually listed historic properties, with buildings dating from the mid-1800s to the mid-1900s.