The Circle Apartments are located in Albany, Oregon, several blocks away from an area community garden and Bowman Park. The City of Albany lies where the Willamette River meets its tributary, the Calapooia River. From this origin, it stretches south and east across the Willamette and toward scenic North Albany. It serves as the seat of Linn County and extends into Benton County, where it stands out as that county's second-largest city. From border to border, it is home to more than 51,000 residents.
Six city councilors, who in pairs represent three wards, serve as representatives of the city's citizenry. Every two years, the populace elects a major to serve at large, while a manager oversees the county's business affairs and $160 million budget. More than 390 city employees make its day-to-day business possible.
The city is known for its production of rare metals, though in more recent times, local brewers and winemakers have begun crafting a variety of artisan creations. A wander through the town reveals the state's most diverse selection of historic buildings, which span 100 square blocks and date from the 1840s through the 1920s. The city also serves as an ideal jumping-off point to Oregon's scenic countryside and its lakes, rivers, winding roads, and covered bridges.