House of the Seven Gables - Revision history

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	*The House of the Seven Gables has announced a new Research Library is opening in 2019, housed in the Hooper-Hathaway House. It contains 600 books, and nearly as many periodicals and documents. The collection also contains Nathaniel Hawthorne items, and a rare collection from Dan Foley, Salem native and esteemed landscape architect. The research library is open to members only.		*The House of the Seven Gables has announced a new Research Library is opening in 2019, housed in the Hooper-Hathaway House. It contains 600 books, and nearly as many periodicals and documents. The collection also contains Nathaniel Hawthorne items, and a rare collection from Dan Foley, Salem native and esteemed landscape architect. The research library is open to members only.
	*Gables Director Kara McLaughlin announced she was stepping down in June of 2022. The new executive Director, Dakota Russel took over the position in June 2022.		*Gables Director Kara McLaughlin announced she was stepping down in June of 2022. The new executive Director, Dakota Russel took over the position in June 2022.
			*The House of Seven Gables announced in December 2025 that they will begin the process of moving five of their historic structures further inland due to rising sea levels and climate change. The plan will begin with the structure closest to the ocean, the Counting House, built in 1830. The plan will be completed in five phases in addition to medium and long-term actions that the Gables plan to undertake for site improvement. The Gables was awarded $179,190 from the state for fiscal year 2026 for permitting and final designs for a portion of phase one improvements. The Counting House is the first improvement planned to be taken before 2030.
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	*"House of Seven Gables director to step down" ''Salem News'', Feb. 4, 2022, p. A1		*"House of Seven Gables director to step down" ''Salem News'', Feb. 4, 2022, p. A1

			*"Gables to move, save buildings from sea" ''Salem News'', Dec. 29, 2025, p.1-2

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	*[http://www.7gables.org/ House of the Seven Gables] Museum website		*[http://www.7gables.org/ House of the Seven Gables] Museum website

	*[http://~~evergreen~~.noblenet.org/~~eg/opac/record~~/1506200~~?locg=63~~ Chronicles of Three Old Houses] by Caroline O. Emmerton		*[http://Salem.noblenet.org/Record/1506200 Chronicles of Three Old Houses] by Caroline O. Emmerton

	*[http://~~evergreen~~.noblenet.org/~~eg/opac/record~~/3736568~~?locg=63~~ A Gracious Host; Visiting the Gables through the years] Moffat, David		*[http://Salem.noblenet.org/Record/3736568 A Gracious Host; Visiting the Gables through the years] Moffat, David

	*"New visitor center opens at House of the Seven Gables" ''Salem Evening News'', Aug. 13, 1994, p.1		*"New visitor center opens at House of the Seven Gables" ''Salem Evening News'', Aug. 13, 1994, p.1
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	*"Seven Gables sees rare opportunity for growth; organization raising money to restore rooms" ''Salem News'', Feb. 16, 2016, p. 1		*"Seven Gables sees rare opportunity for growth; organization raising money to restore rooms" ''Salem News'', Feb. 16, 2016, p. 1

	*[http://~~evergreen~~.noblenet.org/~~eg/opac/record~~/1696468~~?locg=63~~ Illustrated History of Salem and Environs] Salem Evening News, p. 25 (photo of House of Seven Gables without added gables.]		*[http://Salem.noblenet.org/Record/1696468 Illustrated History of Salem and Environs] Salem Evening News, p. 25 (photo of House of Seven Gables without added gables.]

	*[http://~~evergreen~~.noblenet.org/~~eg/opac/record~~/2264429~~?locg=63~~ Architecture in Salem] Tolles, p. 63- 66-7		*[http://Salem.noblenet.org/Record/2264429 Architecture in Salem] Tolles, p. 63- 66-7

	*[http://~~evergreen~~.noblenet.org/~~eg/opac/record~~/2051346~~?locg=63~~ House of Seven Gables, 1668-1968] 1968 photographs by Samuel Chamberlain		*[http://Salem.noblenet.org/Record/2051346 House of Seven Gables, 1668-1968] 1968 photographs by Samuel Chamberlain

	*[http://~~evergreen~~.noblenet.org/~~eg/opac/record~~/2406826~~?locg=63~~ Salem Myth and Memory] ed. by Dane A. Morrison, p. 299-313		*[http://Salem.noblenet.org/Record/2406826 Salem Myth and Memory] ed. by Dane A. Morrison, p. 299-313

	*[https://~~catalog~~.noblenet.org/~~eg/opac/record~~/4075275~~?locg=63~~ The House of the Seven Gables] Conary, R, Moffat D.		*[https://Salem.noblenet.org/Record/4075275 The House of the Seven Gables] Conary, R, Moffat D.

	*"House of Seven Gables director to step down" ''Salem News'', Feb. 4, 2022, p. A1		*"House of Seven Gables director to step down" ''Salem News'', Feb. 4, 2022, p. A1

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	*[http://evergreen.noblenet.org/eg/opac/record/2406826?locg=63 Salem Myth and Memory] ed. by Dane A. Morrison, p. 299-313		*[http://evergreen.noblenet.org/eg/opac/record/2406826?locg=63 Salem Myth and Memory] ed. by Dane A. Morrison, p. 299-313

	*[https://catalog.noblenet.org/eg/opac/record/4075275?locg=63 The House of the Seven Gables] Conary, R, ~~Moffatt,~~ D~~.,2017~~.		*[https://catalog.noblenet.org/eg/opac/record/4075275?locg=63 The House of the Seven Gables] Conary, R, Moffat D.

	*"House of Seven Gables director to step down" ''Salem News'', Feb. 4, 2022, p. A1		*"House of Seven Gables director to step down" ''Salem News'', Feb. 4, 2022, p. A1

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	*[http://evergreen.noblenet.org/eg/opac/record/2406826?locg=63 Salem Myth and Memory] ed. by Dane A. Morrison, p. 299-313		*[http://evergreen.noblenet.org/eg/opac/record/2406826?locg=63 Salem Myth and Memory] ed. by Dane A. Morrison, p. 299-313

			*[https://catalog.noblenet.org/eg/opac/record/4075275?locg=63 The House of the Seven Gables] Conary, R, Moffatt, D.,2017.

	*"House of Seven Gables director to step down" ''Salem News'', Feb. 4, 2022, p. A1		*"House of Seven Gables director to step down" ''Salem News'', Feb. 4, 2022, p. A1

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	*Anita Blackaby became the newest director of the site beginning in 2008, bringing 30 years of professional museum experience.		*Anita Blackaby became the newest director of the site beginning in 2008, bringing 30 years of professional museum experience.
	*In 2010, the Gables eliminated some of the children's programs at the Settlement House due to financial challenges and duplication of services. The after-school and camp programs were costly to run and had declined in enrollment. New partnerships have begun with various community organizations, many whose programs align with the spirit and intent of The Settlement's mission. Some of these are: Express Yourself, Inc. of Beverly, Salem CyberSpace, The Plummer Home for Boys in Salem, and St. Peter's Episcopal Church/Iglesia Episcopal San Pedro & the Family Self-Sufficiency Center, in Salem.		*In 2010, the Gables eliminated some of the children's programs at the Settlement House due to financial challenges and duplication of services. The after-school and camp programs were costly to run and had declined in enrollment. New partnerships have begun with various community organizations, many whose programs align with the spirit and intent of The Settlement's mission. Some of these are: Express Yourself, Inc. of Beverly, Salem CyberSpace, The Plummer Home for Boys in Salem, and St. Peter's Episcopal Church/Iglesia Episcopal San Pedro & the Family Self-Sufficiency Center, in Salem.
			*The House of the Seven Gables offers free English as a Second Language (ESL) and Citizenship classes to adults. Their Immigration and Education Center (located at Shetland Park) is a vital part of their mission.
	*In 2015, under the leadership of Executive Director Kara McLaughlin, the Gables is embarking on a restoration of two rooms in the house that have not been renovated or open to the public before. This is in anticipation of their 350th anniversary.		*In 2015, under the leadership of Executive Director Kara McLaughlin, the Gables is embarking on a restoration of two rooms in the house that have not been renovated or open to the public before. This is in anticipation of their 350th anniversary.
	*The House of the Seven Gables has announced a new Research Library is opening in 2019, housed in the Hooper-Hathaway House. It contains 600 books, and nearly as many periodicals and documents. The collection also contains Nathaniel Hawthorne items, and a rare collection from Dan Foley, Salem native and esteemed landscape architect. The research library is open to members only.		*The House of the Seven Gables has announced a new Research Library is opening in 2019, housed in the Hooper-Hathaway House. It contains 600 books, and nearly as many periodicals and documents. The collection also contains Nathaniel Hawthorne items, and a rare collection from Dan Foley, Salem native and esteemed landscape architect. The research library is open to members only.

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	*In 2015, under the leadership of Executive Director Kara McLaughlin, the Gables is embarking on a restoration of two rooms in the house that have not been renovated or open to the public before. This is in anticipation of their 350th anniversary.		*In 2015, under the leadership of Executive Director Kara McLaughlin, the Gables is embarking on a restoration of two rooms in the house that have not been renovated or open to the public before. This is in anticipation of their 350th anniversary.
	*The House of the Seven Gables has announced a new Research Library is opening in 2019, housed in the Hooper-Hathaway House. It contains 600 books, and nearly as many periodicals and documents. The collection also contains Nathaniel Hawthorne items, and a rare collection from Dan Foley, Salem native and esteemed landscape architect. The research library is open to members only.		*The House of the Seven Gables has announced a new Research Library is opening in 2019, housed in the Hooper-Hathaway House. It contains 600 books, and nearly as many periodicals and documents. The collection also contains Nathaniel Hawthorne items, and a rare collection from Dan Foley, Salem native and esteemed landscape architect. The research library is open to members only.
			*Gables Director Kara McLaughlin announced she was stepping down in June of 2022. The new executive Director, Dakota Russel took over the position in June 2022.
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	*Vertical File in Salem Collection - '''Chandler, Joseph'''		*Vertical File in Salem Collection - '''Chandler, Joseph'''

	*[http://www.hawthorneinsalem.org/Architecture/HousesinSalem/SevenGablesHistoricSite/Introduction.html The Turner-Ingersoll House, aka the House of the Seven Gables] Hawthorne in Salem website

	*[http://www.7gables.org/ House of the Seven Gables] Museum website		*[http://www.7gables.org/ House of the Seven Gables] Museum website

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	*In the yard stood a huge tree, a chestnut tree estimated at 150 years old. It is speculated to have been planted by one of the sea captains, an exotic specimen brought back from a voyage. Robyn Kanter, landscape designer who works at the Gables identifies it as a Chinese Chestnut tree. Unfortunately the tree had to come down in 2002. A new mature chestnut tree was planted to replace it in March 2020.		*In the yard stood a huge tree, a chestnut tree estimated at 150 years old. It is speculated to have been planted by one of the sea captains, an exotic specimen brought back from a voyage. Robyn Kanter, landscape designer who works at the Gables identifies it as a Chinese Chestnut tree. Unfortunately the tree had to come down in 2002. A new mature chestnut tree was planted to replace it in March 2020.

	*The gardens at the Gables are full of historic touches. There rose trellis at the center of the main garden first appeared in photos in the 1920's. It was said to be copied from one that existed in an old garden on the grounds of the Andrew-Safford House. The Wisteria Arbor nearby is another feature added in the 1920's. The variety, Wysteria sinesis, was introduced to the region during		*The gardens at the Gables are full of historic touches. There rose trellis at the center of the main garden first appeared in photos in the 1920's. It was said to be copied from one that existed in an old garden on the grounds of the Andrew-Safford House. The Wisteria Arbor nearby is another feature added in the 1920's. The variety, Wysteria sinesis, was introduced to the region during the height of the China Trade and was a favorite in Salem gardens.
	the height of the China Trade and was a favorite in Salem gardens.

	*Over time Emmerton and the organization’s trustees acquired and moved to the site five additional 17th, 18th and 19th century structures: The Retire Becket House (1655); The [[Hooper Hathaway House]] (1682); Nathaniel Hawthorne’s Birthplace (c1750); The Phippen House (c1782); and The Counting House (c 1830). The House of the Seven Gables’ campus constitutes is own national historic district on The National Register of Historic Places.		*Over time Emmerton and the organization’s trustees acquired and moved to the site five additional 17th, 18th and 19th century structures: The Retire Becket House (1655); The [[Hooper Hathaway House]] (1682); Nathaniel Hawthorne’s Birthplace (c1750); The Phippen House (c1782); and The Counting House (c 1830). The House of the Seven Gables’ campus constitutes is own national historic district on The National Register of Historic Places.

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	*In the yard stood a huge tree, a chestnut tree estimated at 150 years old. It is speculated to have been planted by one of the sea captains, an exotic specimen brought back from a voyage. Robyn Kanter, landscape designer who works at the Gables identifies it as a Chinese Chestnut tree. Unfortunately the tree had to come down in 2002. A new mature chestnut tree was planted to replace it in March 2020.		*In the yard stood a huge tree, a chestnut tree estimated at 150 years old. It is speculated to have been planted by one of the sea captains, an exotic specimen brought back from a voyage. Robyn Kanter, landscape designer who works at the Gables identifies it as a Chinese Chestnut tree. Unfortunately the tree had to come down in 2002. A new mature chestnut tree was planted to replace it in March 2020.

	*The gardens at the Gables are full of historic touches. There ~~is a~~ rose trellis at the center of the main garden ~~which~~ first appeared in photos in the 1920's. It was said to be copied from		*The gardens at the Gables are full of historic touches. There rose trellis at the center of the main garden first appeared in photos in the 1920's. It was said to be copied from one that existed in an old garden on the grounds of the Andrew-Safford House. The Wisteria Arbor nearby is another feature added in the 1920's. The variety, Wysteria sinesis, was introduced to the region during
	one that existed in an old garden on the grounds of the Andrew-Safford House. The Wisteria Arbor nearby is another feature added in the 1920's. The variety, Wysteria sinesis, was introduced to the region during
	the height of the China Trade and was a favorite in Salem gardens.		the height of the China Trade and was a favorite in Salem gardens.

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	*[http://evergreen.noblenet.org/eg/opac/record/2406826?locg=63 Salem Myth and Memory] ed. by Dane A. Morrison, p. 299-313		*[http://evergreen.noblenet.org/eg/opac/record/2406826?locg=63 Salem Myth and Memory] ed. by Dane A. Morrison, p. 299-313

			*"House of Seven Gables director to step down" ''Salem News'', Feb. 4, 2022, p. A1