Salem Common Historic District (Salem, Massachusetts)
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Salem Common Historic District
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Wintertime view of historic homes
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| Location | Salem, Massachusetts, U.S. |
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| Coordinates | 42°31′22″N 70°53′28″W / 42.52278°N 70.89111°WCoordinates: 42°31′22″N 70°53′28″W / 42.52278°N 70.89111°W |
| Built | c. 1667 |
| Architectural style | Colonial Revival, Late Victorian, Federal |
| NRHP reference # |
76000303 (original) 02000694 (increase) |
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| Added to NRHP | May 12, 1976 |
| Boundary increase | June 27, 2002 |
Salem Common Historic District is a historic district bounded roughly by Bridge, Derby, and St. Peter's streets, as well as Collins Cove in Salem, Massachusetts, United States.
The Common was established in 1667, and during this period it was partially a swamp. Until 1800, there was no enclosing fence, allowing livestock to freely roam across it. The current wrought iron fence around the Common was built in 1850 and has undergone restoration.
The white archway that stands near the north entrance was originally a design by Samuel McIntire, but it had to be removed because of its condition. The current archway is a replica of the original that was made in 1976.
The district was added to the National Register of Historic Places on May 12, 1976, and further expanded on June 27, 2002. The district boundaries include the Essex Institute Historic District, a cluster of buildings along Essex and Brown streets owned by the Peabody Essex Museum.
The Joseph Story House was built in 1811 for U.S. Supreme Court Justice Joseph Story. The house is located at 26 Winter Street and was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1973.
The Andrew–Safford House was built in 1819 and was designed in the Federal style by an unknown architect for a wealthy Russian fur merchant. It is located at 13 Washington Square and is owned by the Peabody Essex Museum.
When under construction it was reputed to have been the most expensive house erected in the United States at the time. The massive vertical façade and the four large columns rising from the ground to the third story on the south side makes this one of the most impressive houses in Salem.
In addition to being listed in this district, the house is also part of the Essex Institute Historic District.
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