Robert Stewart Wallace Traditional Cache
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This cache marks the history of Hwy 221/locally known as Wallace Rd.
Robert Stuart Wallace was an early Salem orchardist who developed the Wallace Orchards in the 1880’s, a 330 acre pear farm that was operated until 1952 when it was sold to the developer of what is now Salem Towne. The Wallace Orchards were considered the finest in the state, and they were the most famous landmark in the Brush College area.
The Wallace family made their home on the northwest corner of Capitol and Court Street, and summered in their home at the orchard. Mr. Wallace died at the age of 41, but during the six years he lived in Salem he accomplished many major projects.
In addition to the Wallace Orchards he owned the first cannery in Salem as well as the Wallace warehouse on Trade Street. He purchased the Salem Water company and operated it adding many improvements. He operated the Salem Sand and Gravel company on the east side of the river between center street bridge and the railroad bridge.
He was the founder and president of the Capital National Bank, and built the small bank building with the tower on the west side of Commercial street next to the Pioneer Trust Co, now home to Earle Antique Company. His business interests also extended to the ownership of the Sydney Power Company near Jefferson, which operated a flour mill as well as a river powered electric generator which sold power in the Salem area.
References:
History of Salemtowne
Salem Online History- S. Morrison
OBEY PARKING SIGNAGE/PARK on Van Cleeck
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