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| Willamette Queen |
Sternwheeler, steamboat, paddle-wheeler, whatever you want to call it the "Willamette Queen" is a colorful steamboat situated at Riverfront City Park in Salem, Oregon. And, colorful cannot be overstated.
Richard Chesbrough who is the owner and Captain of the vessel was so kind as to let me come aboard and photograph whatever I wanted to photograph. They were very busy getting ready for a luncheon excursion and could have told me to buzz off, but he didn't.
This always tells me a lot about folks, so I am going to give them a plug! It is available for excursions, dinners, lunches, weddings, you name it... 200 Waterstreet North East, Salem,OR 97301 (503) 371-1103.
Although, most of the photos here were taken inside, it was a super foggy day outside. And, I couldn't get a full shot of the vessel without incorporating fences and so forth.
Also, in this same park is a carousel and a superb sculpture of Governor Tom McCall. In my opinion Oregon's finest governor ever. Please enjoy!
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| Willamette Queen |
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| Willamette Queen Buffet Tables |
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| Willamette Queen Dining Area |
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| Willamette Queen Bridge-Elvis was there! |
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| Willamette Queen Bridge-Controls are off to the right! |
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| More Willamette Queen Bridge |
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| Governor Tom McCall |
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| Riverfront City Park Carousel in Salem, Oregon |
I found your blog a bit ago and just wanted to say thanks for the great images! I'm originally from Salem-lived there for 38 years. I've been in CA now for almost 10 years and miss the valley so much!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Pam! My wife is from Salem so we spend lots of time there.
ReplyDeleteThe steamboat looks awesome! Great photos!
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