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The changing face of an Albany corner

Written February 15th, 2025 by Hasso Hering
Comments: 10 responses.

The corner of Santiam Road and Main Street in Albany continues to undergo a gradual transformation. I can’t help but notice the changes as I pass this corner occasionally on the bike.

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Dressed up: The corner of Santiam and Main

Written December 13th, 2024 by Hasso Hering
Comments: 11 responses.

Bike rides through the east end of old Albany occasionally take me past the corner of Main Street and Santiam Road, the former site of the historic Cumberland Church. Now the corner has a new look.

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Old Cumberland site now needs city variance

Written March 13th, 2023 by Hasso Hering
Comments: 5 responses.

When Yohn Baldwin bought the site of the former Cumberland Church from the City of Albany last year, no one said anything about the regulatory obstacles he would face in doing something with the land.

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