The Witch House Fires: The Fiery Saga of Salem’s Historic Home
The historic Witch House in Salem, Massachusetts, has actually caught fire and nearly burned down at least twice in its long history. The first time was on March 27, 1924,… Read more »
Category: Industrial Era
The Murder of Captain Joseph White
Captain Joseph White was an East India merchant who lived in the Gardner-Pingree House in Salem, Massachusetts. On April 6, 1830, Captain White was brutally murdered in his bed at… Read more »
Gardner-Pingree House in Salem, Massachusetts
The Gardner-Pingree House is a historic house on Essex Street in Salem, Massachusetts. Built in 1804 for local merchant John Gardner, the house is a three-story, brick Federal-style townhouse designed… Read more »
Danvers Historic Sites
Danvers, Massachusetts is a small historic town that is home to many historic sites. Most of these sites are related to Salem Village, which was located in Danvers in the… Read more »
General Israel Putnam House in Danvers, Massachusetts
Built in 1648, the General Israel Putnam House is a historic first-period house in Danvers, Massachusetts. The house is a 2 1/2-story Colonial-style house with clapboard siding and a gable… Read more »