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[https:// | [https://salem.noblenet.org/Record/1686393 Chronicles of Old Salem] F.D. Robotti, p. 50 | ||
[https:// | [https://salem.noblenet.org/Record/2382888 Essex Institute Historical Collections] Vol. 64:14, Vol.3: 184 | ||
[https:// | [https://salem.noblenet.org/Record/1152287 Annals of Salem] by Felt, vol. 1, pp 296-297 | ||
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On Sept. 22, 1803, the Salem Turnpike was opened for travel from Salem to Boston. The distance to Charlestown is 12.4 miles, built
at the cost of $12,600 per mile.
By 1875 this road was more commonly known as Highland Avenue, later becoming Route 107 to Boston though Lynn.
See Also
Chronicles of Old Salem F.D. Robotti, p. 50
Essex Institute Historical Collections Vol. 64:14, Vol.3: 184
Annals of Salem by Felt, vol. 1, pp 296-297
