Northgate, Salem, Oregon
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Northgate is a neighborhood in Salem
, Oregon
, United States
, located in the far north part of the city. It is one of Salem's larger districts and much of it is industrial rather than residential. Northgate has a neighborhood association
, one of the nineteen such groups in Salem.
The area is roughly bounded by Hazelgreen Road and Chemawa Road to the north, parts of Cordon Road, Portland Road and Interstate 5
on the east, Silverton Road on the south, and Salem Parkway and Cherry Avenue on the west.
Northgate is next to the city of Keizer
, unincorporated sections of Salem, and the Salem neighborhoods of Lansing
, Highland, and North Lancaster
.
and the Portland and Western Railroad
(formerly Burlington Northern
and Oregon Electric Railway
respectively).
Northgate is one of the older neighborhoods in Salem.
and meditation area.
The neighborhood is home to the Kroc Center, a multi-use facility built by a donation from the late Mrs. Ray Kroc
to the Salvation Army
.
' Chemawa Indian School
, and the Salem-Keizer School District
schools Stephens Middle School, Hallman Elementary School, Hammond Elementary School, and Yoshikai Elementary School. Northgate-area public school students attend McKay High School
in the North Lancaster neighborhood.
Salem, Oregon
Salem is the capital of the U.S. state of Oregon, and the county seat of Marion County. It is located in the center of the Willamette Valley alongside the Willamette River, which runs north through the city. The river forms the boundary between Marion and Polk counties, and the city neighborhood...
, Oregon
Oregon
Oregon is a state in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States. It is located on the Pacific coast, with Washington to the north, California to the south, Nevada on the southeast and Idaho to the east. The Columbia and Snake rivers delineate much of Oregon's northern and eastern...
, United States
United States
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, located in the far north part of the city. It is one of Salem's larger districts and much of it is industrial rather than residential. Northgate has a neighborhood association
Neighborhood association
A neighborhood association is a group of residents or property owners who advocate for or organize activities within a neighborhood. An association may have elected leaders and voluntary dues....
, one of the nineteen such groups in Salem.
The area is roughly bounded by Hazelgreen Road and Chemawa Road to the north, parts of Cordon Road, Portland Road and Interstate 5
Interstate 5 in Oregon
In the U.S. state of Oregon, Interstate 5 traverses the state from north to south, passing through the major cities of Portland, Salem, Eugene, and Medford.-Route description:...
on the east, Silverton Road on the south, and Salem Parkway and Cherry Avenue on the west.
Northgate is next to the city of Keizer
Keizer, Oregon
Keizer is a city in Marion County, Oregon, United States, along the 45th parallel. It was named for Thomas Dove and John Brooks Keizer, two pioneers who arrived in the Wagon Train of 1843, and later filed donation land claims. The population was 36,278 at the 2010 census...
, unincorporated sections of Salem, and the Salem neighborhoods of Lansing
Lansing, Salem, Oregon
Lansing is a neighborhood in Salem, Oregon, United States, located in the northeast part of the city. The neighborhood is bordered on the north by Silverton Road, on the south by Market Street, on the east by Hawthorne Avenue, and on the west by Evergreen Avenue.-External links:**...
, Highland, and North Lancaster
North Lancaster, Salem, Oregon
North Lancaster is a neighborhood in Salem, Oregon, located in the northeast part of the city. The neighborhood is bordered on the south by Sunnyview Road, and on the west with Hawthorne Avenue. North Lancaster is home to Douglas McKay High School....
.
History
Northgate has long been a hub for regional commerce and transportation. Portland Road is part of Oregon Route 99E, a major north-south route that predates Interstate 5. Salem's two main rail lines also pass through Northgate: the Union PacificUnion Pacific Railroad
The Union Pacific Railroad , headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska, is the largest railroad network in the United States. James R. Young is president, CEO and Chairman....
and the Portland and Western Railroad
Portland and Western Railroad
The Portland and Western Railroad is a Class II railroad serving the U.S. state of Oregon, and is a wholly owned subsidiary of shortline and regional railroad holding company Genesee & Wyoming Inc...
(formerly Burlington Northern
Burlington Northern Railroad
The Burlington Northern Railroad was a United States-based railroad company formed from a merger of four major U.S. railroads. Burlington Northern operated between 1970 and 1996....
and Oregon Electric Railway
Oregon Electric Railway
The Oregon Electric Railway was an interurban railroad line in the U.S. state of Oregon that linked Portland to Eugene. Service from Portland to Salem, Oregon, began in 1907. The Spokane, Portland and Seattle Railway purchased the system in 1910, and extended service to Eugene in 1912...
respectively).
Northgate is one of the older neighborhoods in Salem.
Parks and recreation
Northgate Park is a four-acre city park. In 2009, a local man was shot to death in the park, and in his memory the community is building a Peace Garden, which will include a community gardenCommunity gardening
A community garden is a single piece of land gardened collectively by a group of people.-Purpose:Community gardens provide fresh produce and plants as well as satisfying labor, neighborhood improvement, sense of community and connection to the environment...
and meditation area.
The neighborhood is home to the Kroc Center, a multi-use facility built by a donation from the late Mrs. Ray Kroc
Ray Kroc
Raymond Albert "Ray" Kroc was an American fast food businessman who joined McDonald's in 1954 and built it into the most successful fast food operation in the world. Kroc was included in Time 100: The Most Important People of the Century, and amassed a fortune during his lifetime...
to the Salvation Army
Salvation Army
The Salvation Army is a Protestant Christian church known for its thrift stores and charity work. It is an international movement that currently works in over a hundred countries....
.
Schools
Schools in Northgate include the Bureau of Indian AffairsBureau of Indian Affairs
The Bureau of Indian Affairs is an agency of the federal government of the United States within the US Department of the Interior. It is responsible for the administration and management of of land held in trust by the United States for Native Americans in the United States, Native American...
' Chemawa Indian School
Chemawa Indian School
Chemawa Indian School is a Native American boarding school in Salem, Oregon, United States. It was opened on February 25, 1880 as an elementary school, but as of 2005, served ninth through twelfth grades. It is sometimes referred to as Chemawa High School...
, and the Salem-Keizer School District
Salem-Keizer School District
Salem-Keizer School District is a school district in the U.S. state of Oregon that serves the cities of Salem and Keizer. It is the second-largest school district in the state with more than 40,000 students and nearly 4,000 full-time equivalent employees...
schools Stephens Middle School, Hallman Elementary School, Hammond Elementary School, and Yoshikai Elementary School. Northgate-area public school students attend McKay High School
Douglas McKay High School
Douglas McKay High School, known as McKay, is a public high school located in the North Lancaster neighborhood of Salem, Oregon, United States. Built in 1979, the school was named after Douglas McKay, former Governor of Oregon and United States Secretary of the Interior...
in the North Lancaster neighborhood.
External links
- Northgate Neighborhood Association (official website)
- Map of Northgate Neighborhood from the City of Salem
- Salem Neighborhoods listing from the City of Salem