Oregon’s second-most famous carpets will be back in the spotlight next month

Published on: 01/26/2026

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The carpet on the floor of the Oregon House chamber, featuring a Douglas fir tree. The floor of the State Senate chambers featuring carpeting of salmon and wheat. In a file photo from Nov. 15, 1886, shoppers sift through carpet remnants from the Capitol's legislative chambers, seeking a bit of history. Oregonian A piece of the original 1936 carpet from the House floor, preserved and framed after it was replaced in 1986 with identical carpet. The Oregon Capitol Store sells a variety of souvenirs featuring the carpet designs. Socks are popular sellers. The floor of the State Senate chambers featuring carpeting of salmon and wheat. In 2008, the carpet in the wings of the Capitol was replaced with a style similar to that found on the House and Senate floors, but in a smaller pattern. The carpet on the floor of the Oregon House chamber, featuring a Douglas fir tree. Frankie Bell was the manager of Visitor Services when the carpet was replaced in 1986. She had the idea to sell remnants of it as a fundraiser. The floor of the State Senate chambers featuring carpeting of salmon and wheat. The carpet on the floor of the Oregon House chamber, featuring a Douglas fir tree. Members of the Oregon House of Representatives were sworn in Monday, January 14, 2019, at the Oregon State Capitol in Salem. Beth Nakamura/Staff

When Oregon state lawmakers return to Salem on Feb. 2 for the 84th Legislative Assembly, they’ll be conducting business on the second-most famous carpets in Oregon.

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