National Register of Historic Places

Boon Brick Store

Salem, Marion County, Oregon
Listed
November 20, 1975
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
75001590

About this property

The Boon Brick Store is a historic building in Salem, Oregon, United States. It was built as a general store by John D. Boon who became the first Oregon State Treasurer. It also once served as Oregon's first State Treasury. It is now a brewpub owned by the McMenamins chain known as Boon's Treasury. Before being bought by McMenamins, it was known as Karr's Tavern. The two-story Italianate-style brick structure was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1975. John D. Boon House at Mission Mill Museum was formerly located next to the store. A local legend states that as a teenager, President Herbert Hoover carved his initials into the outside of the building during his three-year stay with relatives in Salem. At the time the building was William Lincoln Wade's grocery store.

Location

888 Liberty St., NE
Salem, Marion County, Oregon
44.94841, -123.03315

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When was Boon Brick Store listed on the National Register?

Boon Brick Store was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on November 20, 1975.

What type of historic resource is Boon Brick Store?

Boon Brick Store is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Boon Brick Store?

The period of significance for Boon Brick Store is recorded as the industrial era.

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