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*The ''first elephant'' to step foot in America, nicknamed the [[Stoned Elephant]]
*The ''first elephant'' to step foot in America, nicknamed the [[Stoned Elephant]]
*[[Driver, Capt. William|Capt. William Driver]] of Salem was the ''first to call the American flag "Old Glory.''"
*[[Driver, Capt. William|Capt. William Driver]] of Salem was the ''first to call the American flag "Old Glory.''"
*The country's ''first insurance actuary'' was Salem mathematician, astronomer and navigator Nathaniel Bowditch.
*The first ''recorded autopsy'' was done in Salem on September 1639.
*The country's ''first insurance actuary'' was Salem mathematician, astronomer and navigator [[Bowditch, Nathaniel|Nathaniel Bowditch]].
*''First brick kiln'' was established in 1629.
*''First brick kiln'' was established in 1629.
*Salem sent the ''first American missionaries'' to a foreign country when Ann and [[Adoniram Judson]] set sail to India in February 1812.
*The first ''potter'' was John Pride who in 1641 had permission from the General Court to dig 'tyle earth' or clay to make sale ware.
*Salem sent the ''first American missionaries'' to a foreign country when Ann and Adoniram Judson set sail to India in February 1812. For more see [[First Baptist Church]] and the [[Tabernacle Church]] entries.
*The ''first playground'' in America was built in 1904, either at the end of Turner or Broad Street, by Christian Lantz.
*The ''first playground'' in America was built in 1904, either at the end of Turner or Broad Street, by Christian Lantz.
*The Salem Fraternity Boys Club was the ''first boys club'' in the country. Started in 1869, it is now known as the [[Boys and Girls Club of greater Salem]].
*The Salem Fraternity Boys Club was the ''first boys club'' in the country. Started in 1869, it is now known as the [[Boys and Girls Club of greater Salem]].
*Joseph Dixon started the first lead pencil factory in Salem in 1824.
*[[Dixon, Joseph|Joseph Dixon]] started the first lead pencil factory in Salem in 1824.
*First ''Fire Alarm System'' (electric) patented by M. G. Farmer on May 19, 1857.
*The country's ''first candy company'' opened in Salem in 1806, selling "[[Gibralters]]"
*The country's ''first candy company'' opened in Salem in 1806, selling "[[Gibralters]]"
*Salem merchant Elias "King" Derby became the country's ''first millionaire''.
*Salem merchant [[Derby, Elias Hasket|Elias "King" Derby]] became the country's ''first millionaire''.
*The ''first American yacht'' was launched from the docks of Salem in 1816 when Capt. George Crowninshield sailed [[Cleopatra's Barge]] to sea.
*The ''first yacht'' was built in Salem, called "[[Jefferson]]" in 1801 and owned by  Capt. George Crowninshield, Jr.
*Salem sisters Elizabeth and Mary Peabody opened the ''first kindergarten'' in America in 1861.
*The ''first American sea-going yacht'' was launched from the docks of Salem in 1816 when Capt. George Crowninshield sailed [[Cleopatra's Barge]] to sea.
*In 1877, Alexander Graham Bell demonstrated an invention called the telephone at [[Lyceum Hall]].The Boston Globe's Salem reporter became the ''first to use the phone'' to call in a story.
*Salem sisters [[Peabody, Elizabeth|Elizabeth and Mary Peabody]] opened the ''first kindergarten'' in America in 1861.
*On Feb. 12, 1877, Alexander Graham Bell demonstrated an invention called the telephone at [[Lyceum Hall]].The Boston Globe's Salem reporter became the ''first to use the phone'' to call in a story.
*Alexander Graham Bell received the first ''telephone patent'' on Mar. 7, 1876.
*The ''first blood'' was shed in America's War of Independence was at [[Leslie's retreat]] on Feb. 26, 1776.
*The ''first blood'' was shed in America's War of Independence was at [[Leslie's retreat]] on Feb. 26, 1776.
*The ''first X-ray machine'' was developed in 1898 by Frank Balch who lived on Essex Street in Salem.
*The ''first X-ray machine'' was developed in 1898 by Frank Balch who lived on Essex Street in Salem.
*[[Forten, Charlotte|Charlotte Forten]] was the ''first black graduate'' of Salem Normal School (now Salem State College).
*[[Forten, Charlotte|Charlotte Forten]] was the ''first black graduate'' of Salem Normal School (now Salem State College).
*[[Pioneer Village]], a re-creation of Salem in the 1630's was the ''first outdoor museum'' in the United States.
*[[Pioneer Village]], a re-creation of Salem in the 1630's was the ''first outdoor museum'' in the United States.
*[[Bradstreet, Anne|Anne Bradstreet]], who lived in Salem in the 1600's, became the first woman poet in America and published the first book of poetry in the New World.
*First Salem vessel that circumnavigated the globe was the ship "Minerva" owned by Clifford Crowninshield and Nathaniel West.
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"At last a look at Salem's many first" ''Salem Evening News,'' Oct. 7, 1988, p.9
"At last a look at Salem's many first" ''Salem Evening News,'' Oct. 7, 1988, p.9
"Ideas for when guests drop in: Salem has its share of "firsts" ''Salem Evening News'', June 18,1993 p. 10A
[http://salem.noblenet.org/eg/opac/record/1372109?locg=63 Old Naumkeag] Webber, p. 136 (ship Minerva)

Latest revision as of 11:06, 3 May 2019

  • The first ice cream cones in New England were made at the E.W. Hobbs stand at the Salem Willows.
  • The first elephant to step foot in America, nicknamed the Stoned Elephant
  • Capt. William Driver of Salem was the first to call the American flag "Old Glory."
  • The first recorded autopsy was done in Salem on September 1639.
  • The country's first insurance actuary was Salem mathematician, astronomer and navigator Nathaniel Bowditch.
  • First brick kiln was established in 1629.
  • The first potter was John Pride who in 1641 had permission from the General Court to dig 'tyle earth' or clay to make sale ware.
  • Salem sent the first American missionaries to a foreign country when Ann and Adoniram Judson set sail to India in February 1812. For more see First Baptist Church and the Tabernacle Church entries.
  • The first playground in America was built in 1904, either at the end of Turner or Broad Street, by Christian Lantz.
  • The Salem Fraternity Boys Club was the first boys club in the country. Started in 1869, it is now known as the Boys and Girls Club of greater Salem.
  • Joseph Dixon started the first lead pencil factory in Salem in 1824.
  • First Fire Alarm System (electric) patented by M. G. Farmer on May 19, 1857.
  • The country's first candy company opened in Salem in 1806, selling "Gibralters"
  • Salem merchant Elias "King" Derby became the country's first millionaire.
  • The first yacht was built in Salem, called "Jefferson" in 1801 and owned by Capt. George Crowninshield, Jr.
  • The first American sea-going yacht was launched from the docks of Salem in 1816 when Capt. George Crowninshield sailed Cleopatra's Barge to sea.
  • Salem sisters Elizabeth and Mary Peabody opened the first kindergarten in America in 1861.
  • On Feb. 12, 1877, Alexander Graham Bell demonstrated an invention called the telephone at Lyceum Hall.The Boston Globe's Salem reporter became the first to use the phone to call in a story.
  • Alexander Graham Bell received the first telephone patent on Mar. 7, 1876.
  • The first blood was shed in America's War of Independence was at Leslie's retreat on Feb. 26, 1776.
  • The first X-ray machine was developed in 1898 by Frank Balch who lived on Essex Street in Salem.
  • Charlotte Forten was the first black graduate of Salem Normal School (now Salem State College).
  • Pioneer Village, a re-creation of Salem in the 1630's was the first outdoor museum in the United States.
  • Anne Bradstreet, who lived in Salem in the 1600's, became the first woman poet in America and published the first book of poetry in the New World.
  • First Salem vessel that circumnavigated the globe was the ship "Minerva" owned by Clifford Crowninshield and Nathaniel West.

See Also

Vertical File in Salem Collection - Firsts, Salem

"At last a look at Salem's many first" Salem Evening News, Oct. 7, 1988, p.9

"Ideas for when guests drop in: Salem has its share of "firsts" Salem Evening News, June 18,1993 p. 10A

Old Naumkeag Webber, p. 136 (ship Minerva)

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