Historic Photo Contest

Start snapping. The Historic Photo Contest sponsored by The Historic Landmarks Commission is underway.

The commission is looking for photos highlighting Salem's historic buildings, neighborhoods and places that matter to Salem residents. The contest, which honors Historic Preservation Month in May, is open to amateur and professional photographers of all ages.

Categories include:

>>> Best historic interior

>>>Best historic exterior

>>>Best historic landscape/streetscape/ feature (e.g. bridge, tree, etc.)

>>>Best selfie with a historic feature or building

>>>Best pet portrait with a historic feature or building

Submit your photos at https://bit.ly/ hlcphoto2022 or on Instagram with the hashtag #salemHLC2022 by April 12. Photo release required. Entrants can submit one photo in each of the following categories. Photos must be taken in Salem, Oregon. Prizes will be awarded.