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Salem Witch Trials

2025-12-16T14:40:18Z

Jstrom:

*The Salem Witch hysteria and trials took place in 1692 in what is now the cities of Danvers, Salem, Beverly and Topsfield. It started with young girls (one a minister's daughter) falling into uncontrollable fits, claiming to be possessed by witches. By the end, 19 people had been hung and 1 man had been pressed to death.

*The location of the hangings was made official in Jan. 2016 by the Gallows Hill Project, a group of seven scholars who announced that they were definitely certain the location is Proctor's Ledge, a wooded, city-owned area that abuts Proctor and Pope Streets.

*Eventually, hundreds of residents were accused of witchcraft and more than 100 were arrested.

*The [[Witch House]] (310 Essex St.) in Salem was the home of Judge Jonathan Corwin, know as the Witch Trial Judge.

*In 1711, all the accused were exonerated and their relatives offered retribution. But, whether out of fear or shame, not all the families came forward to accept the apology. So on Nov. 1, 2001, acting governor Jane Swift approved a bill that cleared the five not cleared in the previous amnesty resolutions- Susannah Martin, Bridget Bishop, Alice Parker, Margaret Scott and Wilmot Redd. In 2022, Charlie Baker exonerated Elizabeth Johnson Jr., the last of the people convicted during the Salem Witch Trials.

*Many primary source documents can be viewed and studied at the Phillips Library of Peabody Essex Museum. They own the court records of the special ''1692 Court of Oyer and Terminer'', more commonly known as the Witchraft Trials. In 2023, many of these documents were moved to the state's archives in Boston, with recent upgrades completed there. They had been given for safekeeping to the Essex Institute back in 1980.
*Both the [[Salem Witch Trials Memorial]] (adjacent to Charter St. Cemetery) and the [[Witch Trial Memorial Statue]] by Salem sculptor Stefanakis commemorate this event in Salem's history.

*For in-depth research, court records, maps and analysis of these happenings, consult the websites below.

*Salem celebrated its Tercentenary of the Witch Trials in the year 1992, with many educational events and the dedication of the Salem Witch Trials Memorial.

*In Danvers you may visit the Rebbeca Nurse Homestead and the Salem Village Witchcraft Victims' Memorial at Danvers (finished for the Tercentenary in 1992.)

*For more about Rebecca Nurse see this wiki entry [[Nurse, Rebecca|Rebecca Nurse]].

*In Danvers, you can find a memorial called [[Salem Village Witchcraft Victims' Memorial]].

*For theories on the possibility of a type of food poisoning called ergotism (through rye meal), as an explanation of the outbreaks, see the book below, Ergot and the Salem Witchcraft Affair.

*For family genealogies of Susannah Martin, George Jacobs, Bridget Bishop and Giles Corey, see '''Vertical File Witchcraft''' (#1)

==See Also==
Vertical File in Salem Collection - '''Witchcraft'''

Vertical File in Salem Collection - '''Witchcraft Trials - 1692'''

Vertical File in Salem Collection - '''Witchcraft - Ergotism''' (Poison theory of Witchcraft Hysteria)

[http://salem.lib.virginia.edu/home.html Salem Witchcraft Trials] Documentary archive by the University of Virginia

[http://law2.umkc.edu/faculty/projects/ftrials/salem/salem.htm Salem Witchcraft Trials of 1692] U. of Missouri - Kansas City School of Law

[http://www.danverslibrary.org/archive/ Danvers Archival Center] A collection of materials relating to Salem Village witchcraft era housed in Peabody Institute
Library, Danvers, Mass.

[http://salem.noblenet.org/Record/4084886 A storm of witchcraft: the Salem trials and the American experience] E. Baker

[http://salem.noblenet.org/Record/1631578 Currents of malice : Mary Towne Esty and her family in Salem witchcraft] P. McMillen

[http://salem.noblenet.org/Record/2182674 Salem possessed: the social origins of witchcraft] Boyer, P. and Nissenbaum, S.

[http://salem.noblenet.org/Record/3456192 Death in Salem: the private lives behind the 1692 witch hunt] D. Foulds

[http://salem.noblenet.org/Record/2138825 In the devil's snare:the Salem witchcraft crisis of 1692] M. B. Norton

[http://salem.noblenet.org/Record/1202303 A delusion on Satan: the full story of the Salem Witch Trials] F. Hill

[http://salem.noblenet.org/Record/1721978 The Devil in Massachusetts: a modern enquiry into the Salem witch trials] M. Starkey

[http://salem.noblenet.org/Record/2139839 Salem witch trials: a day-by-day chronicle of a community under siege] Marilynne K. Roach

[http://salem.noblenet.org/Record/2199585 I, Tituba, Black witch of Salem] M. Conde

"Ground Zero: Proctor's Ledge confirmed as witch-execution site" ''Salem News'', Jan. 12, 2016, p. 1

[https://salemwitchmuseum.com/ Salem Witch Museum] museum website

[https://www.danverslibrary.org/archive/meetinghouse-at-salem-village/ Meetinghouse at Salem Village]

[http://salempl.org/wiki/images/c/c7/Salem_Witch_Trials_Pathfinder%26Webography.pdf Salem Witch Trials Pathfinder] Research Guide

"After four decades, Salem Witch Trial documents return to state custody" ''Salem News'', Jan. 26, 2023

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Crucible (book)

2025-12-09T20:42:07Z

Jstrom:

The play, the Crucible was published in 1953 by Arthur Miller. (October 17, 1915 – February 10, 2005)

Miller bases the play on the historical account of the Salem witch trials. In particular he focuses on the discovery of several young girls and a slave playing in the woods, conjuring — or attempting to conjure — spirits from the dead. Rather than suffer severe and inevitable punishment for their actions, the girls accused other inhabitants of Salem of practicing witchcraft. Ironically, the girls avoided punishment by accusing others of the very things of which they were guilty. This desperate and perhaps childish finger-pointing resulted in mass paranoia and an atmosphere of fear in which everyone was a potential witch. As the number of arrests increased, so did the distrust within the Salem community. A self-perpetuating cycle of distrust, accusation, arrest, and conviction emerged. By the end of 1692, the Salem court had convicted and executed nineteen men and women.

In The Crucible, Miller likened the situation with the House Un-American Activities Committee to the witch hunt in Salem in 1692. The play opened at the Martin Beck Theatre on Broadway on January 22, 1953. Though widely considered only somewhat successful at the time of its release, today The Crucible is Miller's most frequently produced work throughout the world.

The movie version of the Crucible was produced in 1996 by 20th Century Fox. Arthur Miller also wrote the screenplay.

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==See Also==

*[https://www.pbs.org/wnet/americanmasters/the-witches-and-judges-of-arthur-millers-the-crucible/18625/ The witches and judges of Arthur Miller's the Crucible] PBS.org

*[http://www.17thc.us/docs/fact-fiction.shtml Arthur Miller's the Crucible: Fact or Fiction] Margo Burns

Salem High Yearbooks

2025-12-09T17:07:51Z

Jstrom:

Salem Public Library has a collection of Salem High School Yearbooks in its Reference Room.

The Yearbooks start at 1937 and continue with a mostly full run until 2016.

The library is '''MISSING''' the following years:

1944

1949

1951

1973

1975

1977

1979

1983-1988

2013

2015

'''To see them on-line''' go to this link:

[https://archive.org/details/salemhighschool Salem High School Yearbooks]

*Note: No Yearbooks have been digitized after 2010.

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Salem High Yearbooks

2025-12-09T17:02:07Z

Jstrom:

Salem Public Library has a collection of Salem High School Yearbooks in its Reference Room.

The Yearbooks begin with the 1937 edition and continue with a mostly full run until 2025.

The library is '''MISSING''' the following years:

1944

1949

1951

1973

1975

1977

1979

1983-1988

2013

2015

'''To see them on-line''' go to this link:

[https://archive.org/details/salemhighschool Salem High School Yearbooks]

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Obituaries

2025-12-02T20:52:45Z

Jstrom:

The city clerk's office can search for death dates of Salem residents. The clerk's phone number at city hall is
978-745-9595 ext. 41200

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Loring, George B.

2025-12-02T15:56:38Z

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George Bailey Loring (1818-Sept. 15, 1891)

Loring Avenue in Salem is named for him.

George Loring represented his district in the U.S. House of Representatives as well as the Massachusetts State House and Senate. A Harvard graduate, he also served in the U. S. Commissioner of Agriculture and Minister to Portugal.

He was a member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives (1866–1867); chairman of the Massachusetts State Republican committee (1869–1876); served in the State senate (1873–1876) and was also president of that body.

He was a delegate to the Republican National Conventions in 1868, 1872, and 1876; appointed United States centennial commissioner for the State of Massachusetts in 1872; elected as a Republican to the Forty-fifth and Forty-sixth Congresses (March 4, 1877 - March 3, 1881).

George Bailey Loring died on Sept. 13, 1891 and is buried in Harmony Grove. Adjacent headstones mark the graves of wife Mary and Loring's in-laws William, Love and Sophia Pickman.

Loring's residence, off Loring Ave. was purchased in 1915 for use as Saint Chretiennes' Convent. In the 1970's, Salem State College
acquired the compound as part of its expansion.

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==See Also==
*Vertical File in Salem Collection- '''Loring Farm/George B. Loring'''

*[http://salem.noblenet.org/Record/1744216 Salem, Massachusetts] Turino and Schier, p. 41 (photo of Loring residence)

*[http://salem.noblenet.org/Record/2382888 Essex Institute Historical Collections] Vol. 122, p. 35 (Jan. 1986)

*[https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/13937580/george-bailey-loring George B. Loring] Find-a-grave Harmony Grove Cemetery

*"Obituary. George B. Loring" ''Salem Evening News'', Sept. 14, 1891, p. 1

*[http://salem.noblenet.org/Record/1744216 Salem, Massachusetts] ed. by K. Turino, p. 41 (photograph of Loring Farm)

*[http://salem.noblenet.org/Record/2058815 Celebration at North Bridge, Salem, July 4, 1862:oration] by George B. Loring

*"Loring Avenue's storied history" ''Salem News'', Aug. 24, 2016, p. 9

Loring, George B.

2025-12-02T15:56:23Z

Jstrom:

George Bailey Loring (1818-Sept. 15, 1891)

Loring Avenue in Salem is named for him.

George Loring represented his district in the U.S. House of Representatives as well as the Massachusetts State House and Senate. A Harvard graduate, he also served in the U. S. Commissioner of Agriculture and Minister to Portugal.

He was a member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives (1866–1867); chairman of the Massachusetts State Republican committee (1869–1876); served in the State senate (1873–1876) and was also president of that body.

He was a delegate to the Republican National Conventions in 1868, 1872, and 1876; appointed United States centennial commissioner for the State of Massachusetts in 1872; elected as a Republican to the Forty-fifth and Forty-sixth Congresses (March 4, 1877 - March 3, 1881).

George Bailey Loring died on Sept. 13, 1891 and is buried in Harmony Grove. Adjacent headstones mark the graves of wife Mary and Loring's in-laws William, Love and Sophia Pickman.

Loring's residence, off Loring Ave. was purchased in 1915 for use as Saint Chretiennes' Convent. In the 1970's, Salem State College
acquired the compound as part of its expansion.

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==See Also==
*Vertical File in Salem Collection- '''Loring Farm/George B. Loring'''

*[http://salem.noblenet.org/Record/1744216 Salem, Massachusetts] Turino and Schier, p. 41 (photo of Loring residence)

*[http://salem.noblenet.org/Record/2382888 Essex Institute Historical Collections] Vol. 122, p. 35 (Jan. 1986)

[https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/13937580/george-bailey-loring George B. Loring] Find-a-grave Harmony Grove Cemetery

*"Obituary. George B. Loring" ''Salem Evening News'', Sept. 14, 1891, p. 1

*[http://salem.noblenet.org/Record/1744216 Salem, Massachusetts] ed. by K. Turino, p. 41 (photograph of Loring Farm)

*[http://salem.noblenet.org/Record/2058815 Celebration at North Bridge, Salem, July 4, 1862:oration] by George B. Loring

*"Loring Avenue's storied history" ''Salem News'', Aug. 24, 2016, p. 9

Corbin, Evelyn

2025-12-02T15:21:56Z

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Evelyn Corbin was murdered on Sept. 8, 1963. A fifty-eight year old divorcee, she was found strangled with her own nylon stockings. This murder was wrongly attributed to the "Boston Strangler" Albert De Salvo, though Salem police were never convinced it was him. A Lynn man, Robert Campbell was probably the murderer, but the police could not get enough evidence against him to make the case stick.

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==See Also==
Vertical File - '''Murders, Local'''

[http://salem.noblenet.org/Record/2406826 Salem: Place, Myth, and Memory] ed. by D.A. Morrison & Nancy L. Schultz, p.256-7

"Was 1963 Salem murder really work of the Boston Strangler?" ''Salem Evening News'', Aug. 21, 2006, p. B5

Benson, John P.

2025-12-02T15:16:31Z

Jstrom:

John Prentiss Benson (1865-1947) was an American architect and artist noted for his maritime paintings. He was brother to noted artist
[[Frank Benson]]. Born into a prosperous family in Salem, Benson was trained as an architect at the Academie Julian and the Ecole des Beaux-Arts
in Paris. He married Sarah Bissell Whitman in 1893. They lived in Plainfield, N.J. and then in Flushing, New York.

Upon his return from Paris, Benson was employed by McKim, Mead & White in New York City.
In 1922, Benson and his wife traveled to England where he rented a studio and painted several pictures. When they sold, he became a
full-time painter. Benson and his wife moved to a house that called Willowbank on the Piscataqua River in Kittery, Maine.

He is buried in the Harmony Grove Cemetery in Salem, Massachusetts.

A retrospective John Benson exhibition was held in 1968 at the Peabody Museum in Salem (now called Peabody Essex Museum.)

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[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Prentiss_Benson John P. Benson] Wikipedia entry

[https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/9448471/john-prentiss-benson John P. Benson] Find-a-grave Harmony Grove Cemetery

Mack Industrial School

2025-11-25T16:08:10Z

Jstrom:

The Mack Industrial School was located on 17 Pickman St.

In 1884, Esther C. Mack made provisions in her will to help start a school in Salem to provide employment training for women. The school opened in 1906 and had classes in dressmaking, millinery (hat-making)skills, and cooking.

The school had collaborations with the Women's Friend Society.

By 1908, 500 students were enrolled. Young women between the ages of 14 and 18 were taught useful and ornamental arts as well as occupations by which they could support themselves honestly and profitably. "The brick residence at 17 Pickman Street was used for the school until the school disbanded in the late 1920's" according to Bryant Tolles in ''Architecture in Salem''.

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==See Also==
*Vertical File in the Salem Collection - '''Mack School'''

*[http://salem.noblenet.org/Record/2060027 19th Annual Report of Associated Charities] Associated Charities, p.41-42

*"Mack Industrial School sale was most successful" ''Salem Evening News'', Mar. 6, 1925.

*"Mack Industrial opens doors Oct. 2" ''Salem Evening News'', Sept. 15, 1916, p.5

*[http://salem.noblenet.org/Record/2264429 Architecture in Salem] by Tolles, p. 26

Abolitionists

2025-11-24T20:56:14Z

Jstrom:

Salem has been home to many abolitionists over the years. The harbors, river and access to the sea made it an important escape route for runaway slaves to Canada. Many free blacks, white liberals and religious leaders supported the abolition of slavery, believing slavery was an issue best dealt with in the Southern states.

Some of the local abolitionists:

''Prince Farmer'', a black businessman who sold oysters, lived at 18 Crombie Street in 1844-45.) Mr. Pike (owner of 18 Crombie St.) was a member of the Masonic fraternity and an important member of the abolition movement in the city.

''Sarah Parker Remond'', a member of one of the prominent African American families in Salem. A founder of the Salem Female Anti-Slavery Society, this group sponsored lectures at the Salem Lyceum by important abolitionists, such as Lucy Stone, Charlotte Forten and William Lloyd Garrison. See [[Remond, Sarah Parker|Sarah Parker Remond]] entry for more information.

''William Ingersoll Bowditch'' (son of Nathaniel Bowditch) was an abolitionist. He lived at 9 North Street.

''John Bertram'' provided financial support for the education of freed slaves. See [[Bertram, John|John Bertram]] entry for more information.

Supreme Court Justice, ''Joseph Story'', was involved in the U.S. Supreme Court decision concerning the vessel the Amistad. When the court found that the group of Africans taken from their homeland were free men and victims of kidnapping, a significant victory was made for the abolitionist movement.

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*[https://sarahparkerremond.wordpress.com/2011/07/21/abolitionists-and-the-underground-railroad-in-the-essex-national-heritage-area/ Abolitionists and the Underground Railroad in the Essex Nation Heritage Area] Essex National Heritage Area

*[http://salem.noblenet.org/Record/1711905 The Underground Railroad in Massachusetts] by Wilbur Siebert, p. 32-46

Gilmore, Patrick S.

2025-11-17T20:33:52Z

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Patrick S. Gilmore (Dec. 25, 1829 – Sept. 24, 1892) was a composer and band leader.
Born in Ireland on Dec. 26, 1829, '''Patrick Gilmore''' came to America in 1849. His first leadership role was with the Charlestown Band, then the Suffolk Band and the Boston Brigade Band. He was a cornet soloist and band leader.

In 1855, the leader of the Salem Brass Band, Jerome Smith, hand-picked Gilmore to take his place when his health deteriorated. Under Gilmore's leadership, the band achieved renown for musical excellence and under his savvy promotional hand, they even played for the presidential inauguration of James Buchanan in 1857.

One large event that Gilmore was involved in was a three day muster on Winter Island with 39 state companies in attendance under General Sutton. This was on Aug. 24 -26th of 1853 according to Jim Dalton in his Gazette article. It involved cavalry, artillery and infantry companies along with their bands.

During his last year in Salem, he met and married his wife Ellen O'Neill, from Lowell, who was an organist and choir director.

In 1859,he moved to Boston and continued his illustrious career as band-leader and promoter. He became famous with his band, Gilmore's Band which played from the 1860's to 1893.

In 1864, Gilmore organized a monster concert in Louisiana with a five-hundred member band, six thousand singers in the chorus, fifty cannons and forty anvil-striking soldiers. Later, he produced the National Peace Jubilee and Great Musical Festival which demanded he build a three and a-half acre Coliseum to fit all the musicians. It was a great success.

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==See Also==
Vertical File in Salem Collection- '''Gilmore, Patrick'''

Vertical File in Salem Collection - '''Bands, Salem Brass'''

[https://salemweb.com/about-salem/salem-tales/patrick-gilmore/ Patrick Gilmore] Salem Tales, SalemWeb.com

"Patrick S. Gilmore's brain fever"'' Salem Gazette'', April 13, 2007, p. 16

"P.S. Gilmore, Romancing the Angel" ''Salem Gazette'', April 20, 2007. p. 17

[https://salem.noblenet.org/Record/5496146 Patrick S. Gilmore: Salem band leader : 1855-1858] Robert E. Strom, 2025

[http://Salem.noblenet.org/Record/2985611 Stories and Shadows from Salem's Past; Naumkeag notations] Maggi Smith-Dalton, p.26-30

Gilmore, Patrick S.

2025-11-17T20:32:57Z

Jstrom:

Patrick S. Gilmore (Dec. 25, 1829 – Sept. 24, 1892) was a composer and band leader.
Born in Ireland on Dec. 26, 1829, '''Patrick Gilmore''' came to America in 1849. His first leadership role was with the Charlestown Band, then the Suffolk Band and the Boston Brigade Band. He was a cornet soloist and band leader.

In 1855, the leader of the Salem Brass Band, Jerome Smith, hand-picked Gilmore to take his place when his health deteriorated. Under Gilmore's leadership, the band achieved renown for musical excellence and under his savvy promotional hand, they even played for the presidential inauguration of James Buchanan in 1857.

One large event that Gilmore was involved in was a three day muster on Winter Island with 39 state companies in attendance under General Sutton. This was on Aug. 24 -26th of 1853 according to Jim Dalton in his Gazette article. It involved cavalry, artillery and infantry companies along with their bands.

During his last year in Salem, he met and married his wife Ellen O'Neill, from Lowell, who was an organist and choir director.

In 1859,he moved to Boston and continued his illustrious career as band-leader and promoter. He became famous with his band, Gilmore's Band which played from the 1860's to 1893.

In 1864, Gilmore organized a monster concert in Louisiana with a five-hundred member band, six thousand singers in the chorus, fifty cannons and forty anvil-striking soldiers. Later, he produced the National Peace Jubilee and Great Musical Festival which demanded he build a three and a-half acre Coliseum to fit all the musicians. It was a great success.

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==See Also==
Vertical File in Salem Collection- '''Gilmore, Patrick'''

Vertical File in Salem Collection - '''Bands, Salem Brass'''

[https://salemweb.com/about-salem/salem-tales/patrick-gilmore/ Patrick Gilmore] Salem Tales, SalemWeb.com

"Patrick S. Gilmore's brain fever"'' Salem Gazette'', April 13, 2007, p. 16

"P.S. Gilmore, Romancing the Angel" ''Salem Gazette'', April 20, 2007. p. 17

[https://salem.noblenet.org/Record/5496146 Patrick S. Gilmore: Salem band leader : 1855-1858] 2025

[http://Salem.noblenet.org/Record/2985611 Stories and Shadows from Salem's Past; Naumkeag notations] Maggi Smith-Dalton, p.26-30

Salem Witch Trials Memorial

2025-11-10T16:41:42Z

Jstrom:

*The [[Salem Witch Trials]] Memorial was built adjacent the Charter Street Cemetery and dedicated in the year of Salem's tercentenary (300th anniversary), on Aug. 5, 1992.
*The design incorporates multiple elements of stone and plantings to symbolically represent the social indifference to the persecutions that were taking place in Salem in 1692. The memorial is surrounded on three sides by a hand-crafted granite dry wall. Inscribed in the stone threshold entering the memorial are the victims' protests of innocence. Six locust trees represent the stark injustice of the trials.
*Cantilevered stone benches bear the names and execution dates of each of the twenty victims.
*The Salem Witch Trials Tercentenary Committee was awarded a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts for the memorial project. The design has received national critical acclaim. Dedicated on Aug. 5, 1992, with Nobel Laureate Elie Wiesel as keynote speaker. [[Salem Award]] winner Gregory Allen Williams, honored for his heroism in the Los Angeles riots was speaker as well.
*The design, chosen from among 246 entries was the result of a collaboration between architect James Cutler and artist Maggie Smith, from Winslow, Washington.
*In 2012, the Salem Award Foundation headed a project to restore the memorial for the 20 year rededication.
*Salem is planning a new memorial at "Proctor's Ledge" near Pope and Proctor Streets, behind the Walgreens on Boston Street. It is hoped to be completed for Salem's 325th anniversary of the Salem Witch Trials. For more details see the entry for [[Proctor's Ledge Witch Trials Memorial]]

==See Also==
*Vertical File in Salem Collection - '''Witchcraft Trials Memorial Statue'''

*[https://www.flickr.com/photos/salemstatearchives/albums/72157703065440072 Salem Witchcraft Tercentenary Committee] Photos from the dedication of the Memorial, S.S.U. digital archives

*[http://www.hmdb.org/marker.asp?marker=85901&Result=1 Salem Witch Trials Memorial] Historical Marker Database

*"Witch Trial memorial dedicated" ''Salem Evening News'', Aug. 6, 1992. p1

*"Remembering the injustice; Salem Witch Trials Memorial rededicated" ''Salem Evening News'', Sept. 10, 2012, p. 1

*"Repairing history: makeover begins on Witch Trials Memorial" ''Salem News'', June 7, 2012, p. 1

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Revolutionary War

2025-11-10T16:35:02Z

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The Revolutionary War (Apr 19, 1775 – Sep 3, 1783) had a big impact on Salem.

On Feb. 26, 1775, the first armed resistance by the colonies to British authority occurred at North Bridge in Salem.

It was called [[Leslie's retreat]] and involved Colonel Leslie and 300 British soldiers. No blood was shed that day as a compromise was reached between Colonel Pickering and Colonel Leslie.

However, this event was nonetheless the unofficial beginning of the American Revolution.

Approximately 2 months later, the Revolutionary War would officially start when Colonel Gage sent 700 British troops to Concord.

The 17 Volume set below has a list of soldiers and sailors from Massachusetts that served in that war, in alphabetical order.

There are five Revolutionary War soldiers buried at [[Howard Street Cemetery]].

[[Pickering, Timothy|Timothy Pickering]] (1745-1829) was a renowned soldier, prominent in the Revolutionary days of Salem. He was a colonel of the militia and present with part of his command at North Bridge during the incident known as Leslie's retreat. He marched to assist at Concord and Lexington, but arrived too late to take a hand in the affair.

During the Revolutionary War years, [[St. Peter's Church]] was a focus for anti-British sentiment.

==See Also==
[http://salem.noblenet.org/Record/1823471 Massachusetts soldiers and sailors of the Revolutionary War. A compilation from the archives, prepared and published by the Secretary of the Commonwealth in accordance with chapter 100, resolves of 1891] 17 Volume Set

[https://www.salem.com/veterans-services/pages/leslies-retreat-monument Leslie's Retreat Monument] Veteran's services website

[https://www.hmdb.org/marker.asp?marker=48471 Leslie's Retreat Historic Marker] Plaque to commemorate Leslie's Retreat

Strom, Robert

2025-11-07T00:58:40Z

Jstrom:

Local author '''Bob Strom''' has published two books exploring Salem's history in ballad and song.

The books ''Old Salem in ballad and song'' and ''Old Salem at Sea in ballad and song'' pay tribute to Salem's musical history.

There are over 90 ballads and sea songs that entertained sailors in their long hours at sea and sea shanties

sung to "lighten the workload and as a relief from the tedium of hard hauling and pulling the lines and adjusting the sails required to keep a ship working."

The pages in "old Salem in Ballad and Song are filled with lyrics, verses, musical scores, illustrations and historical tidbits all with a Salem connection.

The introduction was written by local historian Jim McAllister.

An accompanying music CD includes 10 tracks that are representations of the songs you will find in the books.

Strom served on the Salem School Committee for the years 1998-2001.

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==See Also==
"New books explore Salem history in ballad and song" ''Salem Gazette'', Apr.9, 2021, p. 6A

[https://salem.noblenet.org/Record/5496145 Old Salem; in ballad and song] R. Strom, 2025.

[https://salem.noblenet.org/Record/5496144 Old Salem; at Sea in ballad and song] R. Strom, 2024.

[https://www.bobandjenstrom.com/news Bob and Jen Strom's Website]

Pickering House

2025-11-07T00:42:27Z

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*Located at 18 Broad Street, this house has been owned and lived in by ten successive generations of Pickerings, making it the oldest house in the United States to have been continuously occupied by one family. The most famous family member to reside there was [[Pickering, Timothy|Col. Timothy Pickering]](1745-1829).

*The first part of the house was built in 1651 and the building was added on to many times over the years. Gables were added in 1722 and the roofline extended in the back. The front facade was rendered Gothic-like in 1841 by John Pickering (1777-1846) and the cut-out fence with finial-capped posts were added then also.

*The house contains many magnificent heirlooms. In the library are letters from George Washington and other prominent early statesmen. The house and property were deeded to a charitable foundation in 1951, called the '''Pickering Foundation'''.

*The Pickering House is opened to the public on a limited basis.
*Chronological Order of the Owners: 1) John and Elizabeth Pickering (1651-1657). Carpenter and farmer, he built the house in 1651. 2) John and Alice (Flint) Pickering (1657-1671). 3) John and Sarah (Burrill) Pickering. 4) Timothy and Mary (Wingate) Pickering (1722-1778). 5) John Pickering (1778-1811) 6) John and Sarah (White) Pickering (1811-1846) 7) John and Mehitable (Cox) Pickering 8) John and Anna Dane (Varney) Pickering (1888-1947) 9) John and Ruth (Benson) Pickering (1947-1965) 10)John and Sarah (Coughlan) Pickering (1965-1997) 11. Henry Pickering (1997) Caretakers Tag and Sherrie Goodhue took over as caretakers in 1998.

*A new lecture series began in January of 2014 at the Pickering House monthly on Sunday afternoons. Local historians will present lectures to attendees on various Salem history topics.

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Vertical File in Salem Collection - '''Pickering, Timothy'''

[http://salem.noblenet.org/Record/2264429 Architecture in Salem] by Bryant F. Tolles, Jr., p.222

[https://pickeringhouse.org/ Pickering House] Pickering House website

[http://salem.noblenet.org/Record/1696337 Be-witched in Historic Salem] Salem Chamber of Commerce, p. 32

"Pickering: Historic Home marks 350th" ''Salem Evening News'', Dec. 28, 2001, p. A12

"Ten generations of Pickerings lived in Broad Street house" ''Salem Evening News'', June 6, 2001, p. A3

"For sale: pieces of history: Pickering family auction planned" ''Salem Evening News'', Aug. 6, 1994, p. 1

[http://salem.noblenet.org/Record/3579350 The house that John built: ten generations of the Pickering Family of Salem] R. Armstrong, 2010

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Lathrop, Rose Hawthorne

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Rose Hawthorne Lathrop(1851-1926),daughter of [[Hawthorne, Nathaniel|Nathaniel Hawthorne]] was an American Roman Catholic religious sister and social worker.

She married author George Parsons Lathrop in 1871. Sadly, their only son died at age 5 in 1881.

They both converted to Roman Catholicism in 1891. After George's alcoholism became worse, the couple separated. He succumbed to his disease in 1898.

She was known for her service near and within New York City, caring for impoverished cancer patients by founding St. Rose's Free Home for Incurable Cancer in the Lower East Side. After the death of her husband, she became a nun, and as Mother Mary Alphonsa, she founded a community of Dominican religious, now known as the Dominican Sisters of Hawthorne. They still operate in New York state.

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*"Hawthorne daughter famous in her own right for work with impoverished patients with cancer"
''Salem News'', Dec. 13, 2010, p. 4

*[http://salem.noblenet.org/Record/1363346 To myself a stranger: a biography or Rose Hawthorne] by Patricia D. Dunlavy

Dionne, Nelson

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'''Nelson Dionne''', (Oct.8, 1947-Jan.23, 2022) collector of Salem memorabilia won a top prize from Historic New England in 2013. He won the Prize for ''Collecting Works on Paper''.

He wrote multiple books and co-authored books with Jerome Curley and Bonnie Hurd Smith.

Dionne collected old postcards, photos, magazines, newspaper articles, pamphlets and books. His collection is all about Salem,
mostly post-Civil War. It focuses heavily on businesses, shops, railroads and industry from the late 19th century to today.

Some of his unique items: matchbook cover from Follett's Men's Store on Essex Street; a menu from Swenbeck's restaurant, a bill from
Battis & Brown, a cigar manufacturer on Front Street.

Dionne's collection, considered priceless, was turned over to Salem State University library in 2013. He gave other material to be used
for the Salem Museum in Old Town Hall.

According to Susan Edwards of Salem State University,
"The Nelson Dionne Collection is a rich source of material on the history of Salem. The collection focuses on the 19th-century to the present, with an emphasis on ethnic groups, business, travel and tourism, transportation, religious and social organizations, and the built environment. Included in the collection are books, photographs and postcards, stereographs, organization and business records, trade publications, and a wide variety of ephemera. The collection is open to the public and is currently being used for scholarly projects, student and faculty work, and digital exhibits. The Archives and Special Collections is planning to scan much of the material and make it available on the Internet for all to use."

In 2014, Nelson launched "Salem's Forgotten Stories," a series of books focusing on a particular subject in Salem history using information and images from his collection. His titles in the series is called ''Coast Guard Air Station Salem, 1935-1970'' (2015) and ''Salem Serves: Sites and Stories from the Military and Patriotic Sites of Salem, Massachusetts, 1626-WWII'' (2019)

Nelson passed away after a protracted fight with cancer and Parkinson's Disease on Jan. 23, 2022 in his home in Peabody.

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"Treasures from the past; Nelson Dionne wins top prize" ''Salem News'', April 26, 2013.

[https://www.flickr.com/photos/salemstatearchives/albums/72157637848870013 Nelson Dionne Salem History Collection] Salem State flickr archives

[http://salem.noblenet.org/Record/3169521 Salem in stereo: Victorian Salem in 3D; a collection of 70 images of Victorian Salem from the 1870's with a 3D viewer]ed. Nelson L. Dionne, 2011.

[http://salem.noblenet.org/Record/3687062 U.S. Coast Guard Air Station, Salem, Massachusetts : 1935-1970 a pictorial and chronological history] B.H. Smith with photographs from Nelson Dionne's collection

[http://salem.noblenet.org/Record/2690138 Salem :Then & Now] Jerome M. Curley and Nelson Dionne, 2009

[http://www.salemsforgottenstories.com/home.html Salem's forgotten stories] Nelson Dionne books

[http://salem.noblenet.org/Record/3634810 Coast Guard Air Station Salem : Winter Island : 1935-1970. vol. 1] 2015

[http://salem.noblenet.org/Record/3541633 Salem through time] Jerome M. Curley & Nelson L. Dionne, 2014

Obituary; Nelson Dionne ''Salem Evening News'', Jan. 27, 2022

Obsorne, Frederick M.

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Osborne, Frederick M.

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Frederick Osborne was one of the 2,566 Salem residents known to have served in the Union Army or Navy during the Civil War.

He enlisted in a local company of the Massachusetts 23rd Volunteer Regiment when he was only 16 years old. This regiment included

about 200 Salem men and was part of the Union Army under the command of Gen. Ambrose Burnside. They participated in 13 engagements.

A book of Osborne's letters to his sister and mother from the field was published in 1999. Called "Private Osborne, Massachusetts

Twenty-third Volunteer, this collection was edited by Frank Marcotte.

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==See Also==
Vertical File in the Salem Collection - '''Salem and the Civil War'''

[http://salem.noblenet.org/Record/1657880 Private Osborne, Massachusetts, 23rd Volunteers] 1999

"Salem and the Civil War" ''Salem Evening News'', May 26, 1999, p. A3

Joshua Ward House

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Constructed by Joshua Ward between 1784 and 1788, this three-story, square, hipped roof dwelling sits at 148 Washington Street, where it would have been right opposite Ward Wharf. It was adjacent to what was known as "[[Knocker's Hole]]" shipyard. Ward, a merchant, ship owner and distiller, earned his fortune producing rum by distilling molasses brought over from the West Indies. He lived there until his death in 1825. This Georgian style house with some Federal-style features, is one of the last surviving original waterfront mansions from Salem's Great Age or Sail.

The building has been variously known though the years as the Joshua Ward house, the Fiske house, the Old Washington house and at present, the Washington House.

On October 29, 1789, President George Washington stayed at the house for one night as part of a New England tour, that included stops in Beverly, Ipswich, Hamilton, Marblehead and Newburyport. During the 19th century, the house was used as a hotel named "Washington Hotel" probably stemming from Washington's visit there in 1789.

The house underwent a sweeping restoration supervised by Salem architect [[McDermet, Staley|Staley McDermet]] between 1978 and 1979. The original wooden roof balustrade, front door surround and the fence were conjecturally reproduced. Much of the original Samuel McIntyre designed interior was perserved. Grants for historical preservation through the Salem Redevelopment Authority helped to pay for the restoration work. The house went on the list of ''National Register of Historic Places'' in 1978.

Robert Murphy, owner of [[Higginson Book Company]] bought the Joshua Ward House in 1994. It had been vacant for two years. More recently it had been headquarters for Carlson Real Estate.
It had in recent years been the subject of folklore, with tales of noises, apparitions, cold spots and fire alarms going off inexplicably. Legend has it the house was haunted by the ghost of George Corwin, the infamous sheriff of Essex County. The Ward house was built on the site of Corwin's previous house.

In 2015, this famous building was sold and opened as a boutique hotel, '''The Merchant Hotel'''.

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Vertical File in Salem Collection - '''Joshua Ward House'''

[http://salem.noblenet.org/Record/2264429 Architecture in Salem] by Bryant Tolles, p. 97-8

[http://salem.noblenet.org/Record/1455270 New England Ghostly Haunts] by Robert Cahill, p. 42-3

[http://salem.noblenet.org/Record/1702718 Salem, Massachusetts Vol. II] photo of Ward House p. 97

"George Washington visited region 200 years ago today" ''Salem Evening News'', Oct. 28, 1989, p. 1

"Vacant Joshua Ward House sold for $245G to book dealer" ''Salem Evening News'', Apr. 4, 1994, p. 9

"$200,000 grants help defray Joshua Ward House remodeling" ''Salem Evening News'', Apr. 28, 1980, p. 21

"200 year old Joshua Ward house emerging from downtown obscurity" ''Salem Evening News'', July 24, 1979, p.1

"Historic Washington House will fall prey to Wreckers shortly" ''Salem Evening News'', Feb. 14, 1936, p. 1

[https://www.larkhotels.com/hotels/the-merchant-salem?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=20332288699&gbraid=0AAAAApyAopAxOq85mL_yKg4EdHXQCE4FW&gclid=Cj0KCQjw3OjGBhDYARIsADd-uX6QsQSkHnLzra3ZqR_j-M6VAMsekrasVben4nHesfQptynvk-UNVpEaAh39EALw_wcB Lark Hotel] Merchant hotel website

[http://salem.noblenet.org/Record/3541633 Salem Through Time] Curley and Dionne, photo on p. 38 (Washington Hotel in front of Joshua Ward House)

Gedney House

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This 17th century dwelling is located in downtown Salem on 21 High Street. It is maintained by
[[Historic New England]] and is open to visitors some Saturdays in the summer months.

Historic New England's website states, "built in 1665, the well-crafted and sophisticated timber framed house -- complete with binding and bridging summer beams, a large number of connecting joints, and interior finish trim -- attests to the wealth and social standing of the home's builder and first owner, Eleazor Gedney. Gedney was a successful shipwright related by marriage to John Turner, builder of the House of Seven Gables."

The Gedney House was put on the list of ''National Register of Historic Places'' in 1974.

==See Also==
Vertical File in the Salem Collection - '''Gedney House'''

[http://salem.noblenet.org/Record/2264429 Architecture in Salem] by Bryant F. Tolles, Jr., p.100

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Father Mathew

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*Rev. Theobold Mathew, or Father Mathew (1790-1856), was an Irish temperance reformer who founded a mission in Cork, Ireland. The Father Mathew Total Abstinence Society, almost exclusively made up of Irish, was to encourage males to abjure alcohol. He encouraged wholesome social activities, including picnics, dances and sporting events. Within 9 months, no less than 150,000 people had enrolled and took his abstinence pledge. His movement was also successful in Liverpool, Manchester and London.

*Despite ill health, Father Mathew, known as the "apostle of temperance" lead a successful campaign across the United States. For two years he made his way across the U.S., visiting President Taylor in the White House and making a visit to Salem in Sept. of 1849.

*Fr. Mathew died on 8 December 1856 in Cobh (then known as Queenstown), County Cork after suffering a stroke. He is buried at St. Joseph's Cemetery, Cork city which he had himself established.

'''Father Mathew Statue in Salem'''

*The Salem chapter of Father Mathew Catholic Total Abstinence Society was organized in 1875 and purchased its headquarters, the Tucker estate, in 1896. A statue of Father Mathew was erected in 1887 Salem in his honor. In 1916, the statue was moved from Central and Charter Street to its present location, the corner of Derby and Hawthorne Boulevard (also known as Bertram Park.) There are other statues of this charismatic figure, in the cities of Dublin, Cork, and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
*The Society headquarters used the the former Gideon Tucker house (1818-1809; plans and carvings by McIntire) at 129 Essex St., remodeling it in 1910. In 1981/82 the Tucker house was partially restored and rehabilitated for apartments.

[[Image:FatherMathew.jpg]]

==See Also==
*Postcard Photograph courtesy of '''CardCow.com'''

*[http://salem.noblenet.org/Record/1210825 Visitor's Guide to Salem] Essex Institute, 1953 ed., p.174 & 1937 ed., p. 201

*[http://salem.noblenet.org/Record/2654913 Salem: Statued and Monumental] a film by Erik K. Smith

*[http://salem.noblenet.org/Record/2060027 Annual Report of Associated Charities] 1910 ed. , p.74-5

*[http://salem.noblenet.org/Record/2264429 Architecture in Salem] by Tolles, p. 7.

*"Wine women and Woe: Salem in the 1880's" The Sextant; the journal of Salem State College, by Joan M. Maloney, p.16

*"Plenty of tall tales surround Salem's most famous monuments" ''Salem Evening News'', Mar. 6, 2002, p. A2
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Grimshawe House

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This house, which stands at 53 Charter St. is linked to Nathaniel Hawthorne. Hawthorne courted his future wife Sophia while her family lived there.

Doctor Nathaniel Peabody (a dentist) and his daughters Sophia, Amelia and Elizabeth lived in this house at 53 Charter Street when Nathaniel Hawthorne courted his future wife Sophia. The house appears in two works of Hawthorne's; the "Dolliver Romance" and "Dr. Grimshawe's secret".

It is still used as a residence and is situated just east of the [[Charter Street Burial Ground]]

The house was built approximately 1680 and added on to 6 times through the 1920's.
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From 1935-1974 the house was owned by George and Christine Xiahros. Since 1974, it was owned by H. Berkley Peabody.

In 2019, a company called Essex Restoration began plans to remodel the house to include apartments.

[[Image:GrimshaweHouse.jpg]]

==See Also==
*Postcard Image courtesy of '''CardCow.com'''

*Vertical File in Salem Collection - '''Peabody, Sophia'''

*[http://salem.noblenet.org/Record/2057390 Visitor's Guide to Salem] 1937 edition, p. 63-4

*"Historic house renovation sparks some fears, controversy" ''Salem News'', Feb. 5, 2019, p.3

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Daniel Low & Company

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*Daniel Low & Co. was a landmark store downtown on Washington St., located in the distinctive 3-story, red brick building, formerly the First Church, built in 1826. This popular store operated from 1874 until it closed in 1995.

*This corner lot, in what is known as Town House Square, held Salem's first Meeting House from 1634-1673. A bronze plaque on the side of the building, now used by Rockafella's Restaurant, tells the story. The First Church was extensively remodeled c.1874 in High Victorian Gothic style. It was enlarged to the west, twin corner towers were added.
*The ground floor was rented out to various commercial ventures to help pay for building and maintenance. There was a crockery, glass and china shop owned by William Bowditch, and a dry good store owned by Edwin Ide. In the 1870's the National Exchange Bank was the tenant adding the vault and double depth windows, features still in place today.
*Daniel Low and Company acquired the property in 1923 when the First Church merged with the North Church (Unitarian.)

*Many city residents remember shopping for gifts and jewelry in the store with the white columns, chandeliers and wide central staircase. Even when being used as a church, the bottom floor was rented out to retail establishments to offset the cost of maintaining the building.

*While traveling in Europe in the late 1880's, the company's founder saw souvenir spoons that inspired him to design a witch-themed version for our city. By 1891, the company registered a witch spoon trademark.

*Daniel Low & Co. became famous for their souvenir witch spoon which they began making in about 1891 and advertised in national magazines. They became successful with the creation of their own mail-order catalog, which grew to as large as 200 pages. Their first mail order catalogue was called the Daniel Low Year Book and put out in 1892.

*The owner's son Seth took over after Daniel Low died of a heart attack in the store on Feb. 3, 1911. Low is buried at Harmony Grove Cemetery. Later the company was run by Seth's widow Florence until the mid-1950s.
Seth is responsible for the creation of a grand staircase between the first and the second floors which has since been demolished. In 1955, Bill Follett bought and ran the company until it was sold, along with the building in 1994.

*The building now houses a restaurant called "Rockafella's" with the upstairs ballroom being used a function hall called Colonial Hall, which has a 400 person capacity.

[[Image:witchspoon.jpg|caption|Daniel Low's "Witch" Spoon....click to enlarge]]

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==See Also==
*Vertical File in Salem Collection - '''Daniel Low and Company'''

*[https://www.hmdb.org/m.asp?m=85825 First Meeting House Erected in Salem] First Meeting House stood here from 1634-1673

*[http://salem.noblenet.org/Record/1372109 Old Naumkeag] C.H. Webber, p. 32 (drawing shown)

*"Plate under church cornerstone was prophetic" ''Salem Evening News'', Aug.29,2001.
*"Farewell to a Salem institution; venerable retailer William Follett to close Daniel Low & Co." ''Boston Sunday Globe, North Weekly'', May 1,1994.
*"A stalwart of downtown business; Follett's stores have anchored Salem 62 years" ''Salem Evening News'', Aug. 16, 1989.
*"Salem's Town House Square has seen many changes over the centuries" Jim McAllister for Essex County Chronicles, ''Salem News'', May 21, 2012

*"Sudden death of Daniel Low in his store yesterday" ''Salem Evening News'', Feb. 5, 1911, p. 1

*[https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/151692370/daniel-low Daniel Low gravestone] Harmony Grove (Find-a-Grave)

*[http://salem.noblenet.org/Record/1744216 Salem Massachusetts] by Turino and Schier, p. 94 (interior photographs of store)

*[http://salem.noblenet.org/Record/1805775 A Collector's Guide to Salem Witchcraft & Souvenirs] (info on the witch spoon) by P. Apkarian-Russell, p. 6-11

*[https://streetsofsalem.com/2022/11/21/daniel-low-and-the-art-of-advertising/ Daniel Low and the art of advertising] Streets of Salem blog

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Frank Benson

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*Frank Weston Benson was born in Salem in 1862 and died at age 89 on Nov.14, 1951. He lived in Salem most of his life, though he summered in Maine and Cape Cod. He attended the Museum School in Boston and painted under the tutelage of Otto Grunderson and Frank Crowninshield. Benson was both a founding member of the Copley Society and member of Boston Guild of Artists.
*Benson's work was very popular in his lifetime and he was successful financially as well. Benson was known for his portraits, and his later work became more impressionistic. He often painted outside.
*Benson's work can be seen at most of the major art museums, including the Metropolitan Museum in New York, the Art Institute of Chicago and the Museum of fine Arts in Boston.
*Frank Benson lived on #14 Chestnut Street from 1925-1951 and had a studio he shared with another painter, [[Little, Philip|Philip Little]] at #2 Chestnut Street.
*Benson is buried at Harmony Grove Cemetery in Salem.

==See Also==
*Vertical File in Salem Collection - '''Benson, Frank'''

*[http://salem.noblenet.org/Record/2212073 Frank W. Benson, American Impressionist] by F. A. Bedford

*"Frank W. Benson, outstanding artist, dies in his 90th year" ''Salem Evening News'', Nov. 15, 1951. p.3

*[https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/9448432/frank-weston-benson Frank Benson Gravestone] Harmony Grove (Find-a-Grave)

*"Frank Benson Seen Artist of Happier Time" ''Salem Evening News'', Nov. 19, 1951. p.1

*"Following the Light; Peabody Essex exhibit traces work of artist Frank W. Benson, ''Salem Evening News'', Sept. 27, 2000. p.A1

Cabot, Laurie

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'''Laurie Cabot''' is known as the "Official Witch of Salem."

She opened her first shop in Salem in 1970. It was called, "The Cat, the Crow and the Crown." She later ran a shop at 125 Essex Street called "Crow Haven Corner, a Witch Shop."

In the mid nineteen seventies,Mass. Governor Michael S. Dukakis bestowed upon Laurie Cabot the state's Patriots Award. The Award is given to those from the state who are dedicated in a significant way to improve the lives of their fellow citizens and community. In his proclamation, Dukakis says; " I proclaim Laurie Cabot the official Witch of Salem for her work with children with special needs."

Cabot is an ordained High Priestess in her coven. She founded the Witches' League for Public Awareness (WLPA) and recently the Project Witches Protection (PWP), both anti-defamation organizations aimed at correcting the misconception about Witchcraft.

She has several books, the ''Power of the Witch'', ''Love Magic'', ''Celebrate the Earth'', and ''The Witch in Every Woman''.

Some of her television and radio appearances include Unsolved Mysteries, Oprah, and National Public Radio.

For related entry, see [[Salem Witches]]

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==See Also==
*Vertical File in Salem Collection - '''Cabot, Laurie'''

*Vertical File in Salem Collection - '''Witchcraft #2''' (Modern Day Witches subfolder)

*[http://www.lauriecabot.com/ Laurie Cabot] Official Website

*[https://libguides.salemstate.edu/home/archives/blog/Laurie-Cabot Laurie Cabot] SSU Libguides

*"Gov. Dukakis unwittingly gives "witch" her wish" ''Salem Evening News'', Apr. 28, 1977, p. 1

*"T.V. show featuring local witch generates widespread interest" (Unsolved Mysteries)''Boston Sunday Globe'', Nov. 2, 1996, p. ?

*"It's Salem witches which sell Salem" ''Salem Evening News'', Oct. 31, 1980, p. 1

*[http://Salem.noblenet.org/Record/1454976 Power of the Witch] by Laurie Cabot

*"Witches perform for TV show"(Fox Network) ''Salem Evening News'', June 29, 1994, p. 1

*"Laurie Cabot : the first lady of witchcraft" ''Salem Evening News'', Oct. 25, 1989, p. 3A

*"Witches in Salem find acceptance" ''Boston Sunday Globe'', July 18, 1993, p. 23

*"Cabot takes Rivers' call: Salem witches to appear on syndicated talk show" ''Salem Evening News'', Apr. 30, 1993, p. 13

Brunson, Rick

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'''Rick Brunson''' (b Eric D. Brunson), a retired professional basketball guard and star at Salem High School, was born in Syracuse, N.Y. on June 14, 1972.

He moved to Salem and lived in the Collins Cove section of town when he played at Salem High School.

He is currently an assistant coach for the Charlotte Bobcats.

Brunson credits coach Jack O'Brien at Salem High School and John Chaney at Temple as inspiration for his rise in pro basketball.

'''Career History'''

1995–1996 Adelaide 36ers (Australia)

1996–1997 Quad City Thunder (CBA)

1997; 1998–1999 Connecticut Pride (CBA)

1997–1998 Portland Trail Blazers

1999–2000 New York Knicks

2000 Boston Celtics

2000–2001 New York Knicks

2001–2002 Portland Trail Blazers

2002–2003 Chicago Bulls

2003 Toronto Raptors

2003–2004 Chicago Bulls

2004 Progresso Castelmaggiore (Italy)

2004–2005 Los Angeles Clippers

2005–2006 Seattle SuperSonics

2006 Houston Rockets

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==See Also==
Vertical File in Salem Collection - '''Brunson, Rick'''

"Mr. Work Ethic; Brunson credits move to Salem and O'Brien's guidance to NBA success" ''Salem Evening News'', Dec. 7, 1999, p. C1

"Salem native joins Chicago as assistant coach" ''Salem Gazette'', Nov. 12, 2010, p. 17

[http://salem.noblenet.org/Record/3460570 Legendary Locals of Salem] Curley, Malcolm, Dionne, p. 121

World War I Monument

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A bronze inscription plaque attached to a granite steel that features an incised image of an eagle with its wings spread.

Located at the intersection of Jefferson Avenue and Lawrence Street.

The memorial honors those from Salem who died in World War I.

On bronze plaque reads:

1917 ROLL OF HONOR 1919

On granite: WORLD WAR I

DONATED BY THE CITY OF SALEM/ REDEDICATED BY MAYOR ANTHONY V. SALVO

NOVEMBER 11, 1986.

To see a list of other Veterans Memorials see [[Salem Veterans]] on ''Salem Links and Lore''.

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==See Also==
*[http://siris-artinventories.si.edu/ipac20/ipac.jsp?session=1K962K726931N.24571&profile=ariall&source=~!siartinventories&view=subscriptionsummary&uri=full=3100001~!342732~!10&ri=7&aspect=Keyword&menu=search&ipp=20&spp=20&staffonly=&term=salem+mass*+monument&index=.GW&uindex=&aspect=Keyword&menu=search&ri=7 World War I Monument] Smithsonian Art Inventory

*[https://www.salemma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/6358/veterans_memorials_and_parks Veterans Memorials and Parks] p. 15

World War I Monument

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A bronze inscription plaque attached to a granite steel that features an incised image of an eagle with its wings spread.

Located at the intersection of Jefferson Avenue and Lawrence Street.

The memorial honors those from Salem who died in World War I.

On bronze plaque reads:

1917 ROLL OF HONOR 1919

On granite: WORLD WAR I

DONATED BY THE CITY OF SALEM/ REDEDICATED BY MAYOR ANTHONY V. SALVO

NOVEMBER 11, 1986.

To see a list of other Veterans Memorials see [[Salem Veterans]] on ''Salem Links and Lore''.

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==See Also==
*[http://siris-artinventories.si.edu/ipac20/ipac.jsp?session=1K962K726931N.24571&profile=ariall&source=~!siartinventories&view=subscriptionsummary&uri=full=3100001~!342732~!10&ri=7&aspect=Keyword&menu=search&ipp=20&spp=20&staffonly=&term=salem+mass*+monument&index=.GW&uindex=&aspect=Keyword&menu=search&ri=7 World War I Monument] Smithsonian Art Inventory

*[https://www.salem.com/veterans-services/pages/lawrence-street-world-war-i-memorial World War I Monument] City of Salem website (veterans Dept.) p. 15

Zoll, Samuel

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Samuel Zoll, much respected and beloved Salem figure, was born on June 20, 1934 and died April 26, 2011 at the age of 76 after a bout with cancer. A son of a Lithuanian immigrant, he rose from a local paperboy to become chief justice for the district court.

"A legendary figure in modern city politics, Zoll is credited with preserving Salem's historic downtown by stopping the steamroller of urban renewal, securing land for Pickering Wharf, taking Winter Island back from the federal government, and spearheading construction of the former Shaughnessy-Kaplan Rehabilitation Hospital" according to Tom Dalton of the Salem News.

After serving on the Salem City Council from 1958-1965, he became Sate representative from 1965-1969,then served as Salem city mayor for the years 1970-73. Then followed his time as District court judge (1973-76), and then District court chief justice (1976-2004). After retiring as judge, he was appointed to be Joint Labor-Management Committee chairman (2004-2010).

He will be remembered for his love of Salem, compassion, and also his sense of humor. He was an avid cycler and swimmer and was active in the Pan-Mass Challenge, a charity bike event.

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==See Also==
*Vertical File in Salem Collection - '''Zoll, Samuel'''

*"The most honest person I ever met: City mourns Zoll, a hometown boy who rose to lead district courts" ''Salem News'', Apr. 27, 2011, p.1

Zoll, Samuel

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Ziggy & Sons' Donuts

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This local favorite doughnut shop opened in 1964 on the corner of Webb and Essex Street. It was started by Ziggy Akatyszewski, who had
worked at D'Lite Donuts in Beverly and Joyce's Snack Bar. When he found an affordable storefront, he opened his own doughnut shop.

When Ziggy passed away in 1983, his wife Alice took over and now three generations the Akatyszewski family now work there.

According to Salem Patch, Ziggy's is a true favorite of locals. Along with the homemade doughnuts, the shop also sells other baked goods, such as homemade muffins, scones and pastries to pair with its fresh-brewed coffee or tea.

John's sister, Patty Rutkowski, works behind the counter and does the books. Jennifer, Patty's daughter now works there as well. It truly is a family affair.

Ziggy's will celebrate their 50th anniversary on Nov. 1, 2114.

In October of 2013, Ziggy's opened a new store on Lowell Street in Peabody.

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==See Also==

"Salem runs on Ziggy's: Doughnut shop has served Salem for 45 years" ''Salem Gazette'', Feb. 20, 2009, p. 1

[http://salem.noblenet.org/Record/3460570 Legendary Locals] Curley, Malcolm, Dionne, (article on Ziggy Akatyszewski), p. 95

Zaharias, Babe

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Mildred Ella "Babe" Didrikson Zaharias, (June 26, 1911 – September 27, 1956) was an American athlete who achieved outstanding success in golf, basketball, and track and field.

One of Zaharias's most important win in a golf tournament play took place at the Salem Country Club during the 1954 U.S. Woman's Open. Though she had been sick
the year before and had major intestinal surgery in 1953, she made a comeback and actually won the tournament by 12 strokes. She died two years later after
her cancer returned.

Gary Larrabee, a Salem journalist, has written a book chronicling her historical U.S. Open victory called ''Sensation at Salem''. Find the link below to see if the
library copy is available.

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==See Also==
[http://salem.noblenet.org/Record/3381306 Sensation at Salem: the legendary Babe Zaharias's historic 1954 U. S. Open victory] G. Larrabee

"Sensation at Salem dives into Zaharias' triumph at Salem Country Club" ''Salem News'', July 19, 2013, p. 9

YMCA

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The Salem branch of the YMCA (Young Men's Christian Association) was established in 1858, and from 1884-1898 was located at 20 1/2 Central Street.

Though originally built for affordable housing, the present-day YMCA (corner of Essex St. and Sewall St.) is a light brick and freestone building built in 1898. Its second floor auditorium is named Ames Hall, in honor of George Leonard Ames, a benefactor of the Association. The building is on the site of the Sanders homestead, where Alexander Graham Bell perfected the telephone when he was working with their deaf son.

[[Lantz, Christian|Christian Lantz]], a proponent of the playground system of America, served as secretary of the Salem YMCA from 1900-1935, its early years.

In 1983, the YMCA building was placed on the ''National Register of Historic Places''.

In early 2003, the small pool was renovated and rededicated to Jim Manning, a long-time swim instructor.

In 1991, the Salem YMCA expanded with a new addition featuring a new swimming pool, fitness center and track. This was a $1.3 million renovation.

In 2010 the YMCA of the North shore underwent a name change and the organizations will be known as the Y.

In recent years, there has been a campaign to restore historic Ames Hall built in 1898, with a capital campaign that began in 2010. The North YMCA Theatre Company is based at the Y and stages several performances every year. The marble staircase and stained glass windows will hopefully be renovated as well as heating and air conditioning improvements.

It was announced in Dec. 2012 that the new creative arts center will be named for the local Zoll family; The Samuel and Marjorie Zoll Creative Arts Center will be open to all children.

The restored Ames Hall, built in 1896 as a concert and lecture hall, opened on Friday Feb. 7th, 2014. The space fell into disrepair after being converted into a gym in the 1970's. The state-of-the-art improvements were accompanied by a respect for the building's history. The hall will be home to the Y Theatre Company.

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==See Also==
*Vertical File in Salem Collection- '''YMCA'''

*Postcard Photograph courtesy of '''CardCow.com'''

*[http://www.northshoreymca.org/locations/salem/ Salem YMCA] Website

*[https://salem.noblenet.org/Record/1696468 Illustrated History of Salem and Environs] Salem News, p. 29-30

*[http://salem.noblenet.org/Record/2009747 Young Men's Christian Association] YMCA, 1904, (contains photographs)

*[https://salem.noblenet.org/Record/1486933 Homes and Hearths of Salem] G. Davenport, p. 73-4

*[http://salem.noblenet.org/Record/1356094 Architecture in Salem] by Tolles, p. 104

*[http://salem.noblenet.org/Record/1210825 Visitor's Guide to Salem] 1953 ed., p. 195

*"Sewall Street home to fort, reservoir and today, Salem Y" (letters to the editor) ''Salem News'', Feb. 23, 2011, p. 11

*"A new YMCA facility is launched" ''Salem Evening News'', Aug. 10, 1991, p. 1

*"YMCA to open new pool building in September" ''Salem Evening News'', July 28, 1992, p. 9

*"Salem man teaches the timid to swim" (Jim Manning swim instructor) ''Salem Evening News'', July 29, 1996, p. A1

*"A look into the past through the YMCA" J. McAllister, ''Salem News'', Mar. 25, 2013

*"Y to name arts center for Zolls" ''Salem News'', Dec. 15, 2012, p. 1

*"YMCA's creative endeavor; Ames Hall on verge again becoming a center for the arts" ''Salem News'', Feb. 5, 2014, p. 1

Ye Olde Pepper Company

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Candy company on Derby Street which is known for its old-fashioned candies, [[Gibralters]] and Black jacks, a licorice based candy.
Advertised as America's oldest candy company, their history dates back to 1806, when an English woman named Spencer was shipwrecked and landed in Salem. She started making Gibralters which the sailors took on their voyages.

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==See Also==
Vertical File in Salem Collection - '''Gibralters'''

Vertical File in Salem Collection - '''Ye Olde Pepper Company'''

[https://www.oldepeppercandy.com/our-story Ye Olde Pepper Candy Company] Company history

[http://salem.noblenet.org/Record/3017553 Hidden History of Salem] by S. Saville, p. 115-117

[http://salem.noblenet.org/Record/2051464 Ye Olde Pepper Companie] by W. L. Francis, Yankee Magazine, 1977

World War I Monument

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World War I Monument

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A bronze inscription plaque attached to a granite steel that features an incised image of an eagle with its wings spread.

Located at the intersection of Jefferson Avenue and Lawrence Street.

The memorial honors those from Salem who died in World War I.

On bronze plaque reads:

1917 ROLL OF HONOR 1919

On granite: WORLD WAR I

DONATED BY THE CITY OF SALEM/ REDEDICATED BY MAYOR ANTHONY V. SALVO

NOVEMBER 11, 1986.

To see a list of other Veterans Memorials see [[Salem Veterans]] on ''Salem Links and Lore''.

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==See Also==
*[http://siris-artinventories.si.edu/ipac20/ipac.jsp?session=1K962K726931N.24571&profile=ariall&source=~!siartinventories&view=subscriptionsummary&uri=full=3100001~!342732~!10&ri=7&aspect=Keyword&menu=search&ipp=20&spp=20&staffonly=&term=salem+mass*+monument&index=.GW&uindex=&aspect=Keyword&menu=search&ri=7 World War I Monument] Smithsonian Art Inventory

*[https://www.salem.com/veterans-services/pages/lawrence-street-world-war-i-memorial World War I Monument] City of Salem website (veterans Dept.)

Woods, Kate Tannatt

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Kate Tannatt Woods (1836-1910) was an author, editor and journalist. She founded the Salem
Thought and Work Club in 1891 to encourage women to "promote home study, and to secure
literary and social advantages for its members" according to Kristin Bierfelt in her
book ''North Shore Literary Trail''.

Woods was a prolific writer of prose and verse from the age of ten.

She founded many women's clubs and published articles for ''Ladies Home Journal'',
the ''Boston Transcript'' and ''Harper's Bazaar''.

Her husband was severely wounded in the Civil War and Kate's writing supported the family.

Woods' home was at 166 North Street. She operated a tea room at 36 Lynde Street where the "Thought
and Work Club" met for years. It is no longer in existence.

Woods is buried in Greenlawn Cemetery, in north Salem.

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==See Also==
[https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/211424886/kate-tannatt-woods Kate Tannatt Woods] Find-a-grave

Vertical File in Salem Collection - '''Greenlawn Cemetery Tour''' (June 2018)

[http://salem.noblenet.org/Record/2710679 North Shore Literary Trail] by K. Bierfelt, p. 136-7

[http://salem.noblenet.org/Record/1958881 Salem Women's Heritage Trail] by Bonnie H. Smith, p. 57.

Woman's Friend Society

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*The Woman's Friend Society is comprised of volunteers who support the historic Emmerton House on 12 Hawthorne Blvd. Built in 1811, the Emmerton House provides affordable housing and a safe environment for single women of all ages and backgrounds, who are working or students.

*Different committees work to address concerns of the residents and to facilitate the upkeep of the house. The volunteers also run fund raisers throughout the year to help maintain the historic house.

*The Society was founded in 1876. Jenny Bertram Emmerton and her father [[Bertram, John|Capt. John Bertram]] donated the house to the society in 1879.

*The Emmerton or Joseph Fenno House at 12 Hawthorne Blvd. was placed on the ''National Register of Historic Places'' in 2008.

==See Also==
*Vertical File in the Salem Collection - '''Woman's Friend Society'''

*[http://salem.noblenet.org/Record/2096844 The History of the Woman's Friend Society of Salem, Massachusetts 1876-2001.] by Gloria F. Bowens, Ed. D.

*[https://www.flickr.com/photos/salemstatearchives/albums/72157715804350472 Women's Friend Society] Salem State flickr

*[http://salem.noblenet.org/Record/1958881 Salem Women's Heritage Trail] by Bonnie Hurd Smith, p.22.

*[http://salem.noblenet.org/Record/2060027 19th Annual Report of Associated Charities] 1910 ed., p. 69-70

*"Woman's Friend Society marks 120 years" ''Salem Evening News'', Jan. 31, 1997, C3

*"The Story of the Brookhouse Home and Woman's Friend Society" J. McAllister for the ''Salem News'', Essex County Chronicles, Feb. 25, 2013

*"Woman's Friend Society marks anniversary, keeps mission alive." ''Salem Evening News'', June 21, 2001. p. A1.

*"Witch City's charity of firsts gets its stories down on paper" ''Salem News'', Jan. 27, 2003. p.A2

*"Woman's Friend Society, a local and national landmark, makes Register of Historic Places" ''Salem News'', Nov. 9, 2009. p.?

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Witch Pins

2025-10-28T14:54:28Z

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Several artifacts relevant to the witch hunt can be found in a small case in the office of the
Clerk of Court. (In the Essex County Courthouse) These include the 1692 seal of Essex County, used to legalize documents pertaining to
witchcraft, and several straight pins, admitted as evidence in the trials and said to have been used
by the accused to prick their victims.

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==See Also==

*[http://salem.noblenet.org/Record/2412497 Greetings from Salem] M.L.Martin and N.Wolfgang-Price, p. 17

Witch House

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Situated on the corner of Summer and Essex Streets, the '''Witch House''', also know as the Corwin House, was built in the 1670's (or earlier) and is one of the oldest dwellings in the United States. Jonathan Corwin, a magistrate during the witchcraft hysteria of 1692 held many pre-trial examinations here of the accused witches.
Corwin bought the house in 1675 from Capt. Nathaniel Davenport, who built it.
The building underwent more changes when George P. Farrington owned in in the mid 1800's. The apothecary shop was added to the east side front in 1856.

In 1944, when threatened with destruction, The Witch House became the catalyst that launched a wave of restoration in Salem. Historic Salem Inc. raised the $42,500 needed to move and restore the building. The new museum officially opened to the public in 1948 as a furnished historic site. It is owned by the city today and operates seasonally as a museum with guided tour.

The building was moved in the winter of 1945 to allow widening of North Street. Also as part of that project, the Bowditch House was relocated on North Street next to the Witch House. The Corwin House (Witch House) was moved back 35 feet and a new pitched roof (a recreation of the original)was put on at this time. The 1945 building restoration was carried out by Boston architect, Gordon Robb, in consultation with historical architect, Frank C. Brown.

In 1968, the Witch House was put on the ''National Register of Historic Places''.

In 2008, grant money was received for repairs and to make the house wheelchair accessible.

The Park and Recreation Commission denied a request by the group "Spirit Finders" to check the house for paranormal activity in the winter of 2008.

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[[Image:WitchHouse2.jpg]]

[[File:OldWitchHouse.jpg]]

[[File:Bedroom.jpg]]
[[File:Bestroom.jpg]]

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==See Also==
*Postcard Image courtesy of CardCow.com - '''Witch House 1901'''
*Postcard Image courtesy of CardCow.com - postmarked 1908
*Vertical File in Salem Collection - '''Witch House'''

*[http://salem.noblenet.org/Record/2748603 Salem's Witch House] John Goff, 2009

*"Salem to market Witch House: city wants to make the most of its historic attraction" ''Salem News'', Apr. 11, 2003, p. A1

*"Pitch roof soon to replace Witch House gambrel" ''Salem Evening News'', Nov. 23, 1945, p. 15
*Witch House restoration speeded up" ''Salem Evening News'', Nov. 6, 1945, p.?

*"Witch House gets money for repairs, wheelchair access" ''Salem News'', July 21, 2008, p. 2

*"Salem's Witch House slams door on ghost hunters" ''Salem News'', Dec. 19, 2008, p. 1

*[http://salem.noblenet.org/Record/2264429 Architecture in Salem: an Illustrated Guide] by Bryant F. Tolles, p. 181-2

Winter Island

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'''Winter Island'''

Three major Salem landmarks are at Winter Island; [[Fort Pickering Lighthouse]], [[Fort Pickering]] and the old Coast Guard Station. The beach for swimming is called "Waikiki Beach."

The name "Winter Island" was coined, because the west side of the island supported the winter mooring of the 17th century fishing fleet. The south and east sides facing deep water was used for boat-building, shipbuilding, maritime trade and coastal military defense.

The land on Winter Island used for the Coast Guard station was deeded to the U.S. Government on Jan. 24, 1865.

Salem's new Coast Guard station replaced the existing one at Ten Pound Island in Gloucester. The airplane hangar was built in late 1934, as well as a large ramp to pull aircraft from the water. The first commander was Capt. William F. Foley.
The Coast Guard barracks, a 3 story building to house up to 50 men, was completed in 1935.

The Coast Guard station was given the deed in 1933 and closed in 1970.

The city took back the land in 1972 from the federal government. On July 18, 1972, the council passes orders to take the Coast Guard property back. On July 19, the council and mayor marched to Winter Island. See Salem News articles for more details.

The Function Hall was opened to the public in March of 2000, after it was rehabbed from the defunct restaurant called "Winter Island Grill". It holds up to 110 people and it can be rented from the city of Salem for various parties/activities.

Today, this attractive seaside area is used by boaters, swimmers and overnight camping or R.V. use.

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==See Also==
*Vertical File in Salem Collection -''' Winter Island''' #1 & #2
*[http://salem.noblenet.org/Record/2307343 U.S. Coast Guard Station:Winter Island] news articles from 1934-1941.

*[http://salem.noblenet.org/Record/3687062 U.S. Coast Guard Air Station Salem, Massachusetts:1935-1970 a pictorial and chronological history] Bonnie Hurd Smith

*Coast Guard station articles in ''Salem Evening News'', July 19-27, 1972.

*[https://www.flickr.com/photos/salemstatearchives/albums/72157706310372941/ Military] Salem State Archives (photos)

*[https://www.flickr.com/photos/salemstatearchives/albums/72157659093804229 Winter Island] Salem State Archives (photos)

*[http://salem.noblenet.org/Record/3634810 Coast Guard Air Station Salem: Winter Island 1935-1970, Vol. 1] (Salem's Forgotten Stories) 2015

*[https://cgaviationhistory.org/1935-coast-guard-air-station-salem-established/ 1935: Coast Guard Air Station Salem established] U.S. Coast Guard

*"Taking stock of Winter Island's treasures" Salem Gazette, Dec. 11, 2009, p. 4
*[https://salem.noblenet.org/Record/2382888 Essex Institute Historical Collections] Vol. 33, p. 105 (Story of Winter Island and Salem Neck) p. 81 (Salem Neck and Winter Island)

*"Function hall to open at Winter Island" Salem News March 2, 2000, p.A3

Willard, John

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John Willard was accused of witchcraft at the end of April 1692, after refusing to arrest people that he believed were innocent.

One of his main accusers was his wife's grandfather, Bray Wilkins, who claimed that after a mean look from Willard, he became immediately sick.

While Wilkins' symptoms suggest that he was most likely suffering from kidney stones, his assumption that he had been bewitched is evidence of the widespread fear that occurred in Salem during witch trials.

Willard was hanged on August 19, 1692, maintaining his innocence until his death.

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==See Also==
[http://salem.lib.virginia.edu/people/?group.num=all Important Persons in the Salem Courts Records] Salem Witch Trials, Univ. of Virginia

[http://salem.noblenet.org/Record/2182674 Salem possessed; the social origins of witchcraft by Paul Boyer and Stephen Nissenbaum] 1974.

White, Capt. Joseph

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Capt. Joseph White was found murdered in his house (the Gardner-Pingree house at 128 Essex St.) on April 7, 1830. Richard Crowninshield, and Frank and Joe Knapp were jailed for the crime. Their motive was to inherit some of White's large estate, as he was childless.

Richard Crowninshield hung himself in jail to escape prosecution.

Senator Daniel Webster was brought in by the prosecution to prove Frank Knapp the accomplice, guilty.

After a second trial, Frank was convicted. Frank was hanged in September, Joe Knapp, who confessed, was convicted in November and executed right after Christmas.
George Crowninshield, Richard's younger brother, who had been implicated in the murder was let go from lack of evidence.

Three people had died in this "dark and bloody tragedy." What made it unique was that the persons involved all came from upstanding families. Another outcome was
through the success of Daniel Webster's case. Legal precedent had been established, broadening the definition of presence at a crime.

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==See Also==
*Vertical File in Salem Collection - '''White, Joseph (murder)'''

*[http://salem.noblenet.org/Record/3107491 Death of an empire: the rise and murderous fall of Salem, America's richest city] Robert Booth

*[http://salem.noblenet.org/Record/2406826 Salem: Place, Myth & Memory] ed. by Dane A. Morrison, p. 250-254

*[http://salem.noblenet.org/Record/1758227 The Peabody Story] by John A. Wells, p. 251

*[http://salem.noblenet.org/Record/2382888 Essex Institute Historical Collections] Vol. 47, p. 119

*[http://salem.noblenet.org/Record/2094841 The Young Devils and Dan'l Webster] by Charles P. Curtis

*[http://salem.noblenet.org/Record/3017553 Hidden History of Salem] by S. Saville, p. 40-53

*"Sensational murder returns to spotlight; 175 years later, stabbing of Capt. Joseph White in Salem remembered" ''Salem News'', Nov. 5, 2005, p. A14

Wharves

2025-10-28T14:45:13Z

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The wharves of Salem reflect the popularity of the shipping industry in Salem.
The area of Front Street and Derby Streets was where many were located.
The three great wharves of the later days were [[Derby Wharf]], Phillips Wharf and Union Wharf.
In 1825, there were 198 vessels sailing that had left from Salem ports.

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==See Also==
*[http://salem.noblenet.org/Record/2382888 Essex Institute Historical Collections] Union Wharf '''Vol.5''': p.251, Rusts Wharf '''Vol. 5''': p.248, Wharves of Salem '''Vol. 32''': p. 59 and 64, Crowninshield Wharf '''Vol. 40''': p.20, Oldest Wharf in Salem '''Vol.72''':p.207,Town Wharf '''Vol. 85''': p. 58.
*[http://salem.noblenet.org/Record/2063697 Salem City Directory] 1869 edition, p. 15 (list of Wharves in Salem)
*[http://salem.noblenet.org/Record/1668655 Salem in the Eighteenth Century] by Phillips, p.119, 274-6
*[http://salem.noblenet.org/Record/1152287 Annals of Salem] Felt, vol.2, Wharves of Salem 1846, p. 374

Wesley United Methodist Church

2025-10-28T14:43:19Z

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The '''Wesley United Methodist Church''' on 8 North Street was dedicated on July 31, 1888. The church was designed by Lawrence B. Volk of New York.

The architectural style of the church would be described as "Romanesque Revival, with round-arched windows and door apertures, concave pyramidal-roof nave and corner spies, and slightly projecting wall buttresses" according to Bryant Tolles in his book, ''Architecture in Salem''.

The church was put on the ''National Register of Historic Places'' in 1983.

Lafayette Street United Methodist Church (1910) and Wesley United Methodist Church (1888) merged in 1994.

==See Also==

*Vertical File in Salem Collection- '''Churches'''
*[http://www.salemwesley.org/welcome-to-wesley/ Wesley United Methodist Church] Church website
*[http://salem.noblenet.org/Record/1356094 Architecture in Salem] by Bryant F. Tolles Jr., p.121-2.
*[http://salem.noblenet.org/Record/2061959 A History of Methodism in Salem] James F. Almy

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Wendell, Frank A.

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Frank A. Wendell, born in Portsmouth, N.H. in 1854, built up his business to be one of the largest plumbing suppliers in the

Salem area. F.A. Wendell Plumber at one time employed forty-five plumbers and three bookkeepers to handle all the business.

He had his main store in the Kinsman Block, 79 Washington Street. After a stint at the Navy yard in Kittery, Maine, he graduated

as a journeyman plumber in 1871. Arriving in Salem, he worked first for Daniel Staten, then after his death, he took over his plumbing business. He opened

a second store in Watertown and then a third in Beverly.

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==See Also==
[http://salem.noblenet.org/Record/1696468 Illustrated history of Salem and environs : issued as the souvenir edition of the Salem Evening News and describing and illustrating Salem, Massachusetts and immediate vicinity from first settlement to present day] Ed. by Gillespie (photos of his store and house) p. 133-135