The building’s run as West Salem City Hall was short; 13 years later, on July 26, 1949, residents voted 357-130 to join Salem. A Salem vote on Oct. 14 of 726-307 in favor of the merger sealed ...

West Salem City Hall then was used "for the collection of water bills and performance of other municipal functions," a Nov. 6, 1949, Oregon Statesman story said.

PORTLAND, Ore. — Due to a significant sewer main break, city officials have asked West Salem residents to limit water usage until repairs are complete.