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This district contains one of the most significant concentrations of eighteenth- and nineteenth century buildings in the United States. The houses include examples of Georgian, Greek Revival and Colonial Revival architectural styles, but this district is best known for its Federal-era homes designed and influenced by Samuel McIntire (1757-1811), Salem's renowned self-taught architect and woodcarver. Born in Salem, McIntire lived here all his life and is buried in the Charter St. cemetery. | *This district in the heart of Salem contains one of the most significant concentrations of eighteenth- and nineteenth century buildings in the United States. The houses include examples of Georgian, Greek Revival and Colonial Revival architectural styles, but this district is best known for its Federal-era homes designed and influenced by Samuel McIntire (1757-1811), Salem's renowned self-taught architect and woodcarver. Born in Salem, McIntire lived here all his life and is buried in the Charter St. cemetery. | ||
The McIntire Historic District Walking Trail was developed by the National Park Service and the Salem Partnership, a nonprofit public-private organization.The walking trail encompasses an area with more than 300 historic structures, covers a little over a mile and takes about 45 minutes to complete. | |||
*The McIntire Historic District Walking Trail was developed by the National Park Service and the Salem Partnership, a nonprofit public-private organization.The walking trail encompasses an area with more than 300 historic structures, covers a little over a mile and takes about 45 minutes to complete. | |||
Some of the more notable houses on the tour are the Ropes Mansion, The Pickering House and the Pierce-Nichols House. | Some of the more notable houses on the tour are the Ropes Mansion, The Pickering House and the Pierce-Nichols House. | ||
==See Also== | ==See Also== | ||
[http://www.essexheritage.org/sites/mcintire.shtml# McIntire Walking Tour pamphlet] | [http://www.essexheritage.org/sites/mcintire.shtml# McIntire Walking Tour pamphlet]Download a map here. | ||
[http://www.salemweb.com/guide/tour/attract2.shtml McIntire Historic District] | [http://www.salemweb.com/guide/tour/attract2.shtml McIntire Historic District] | ||
Revision as of 11:32, 30 April 2008
- This district in the heart of Salem contains one of the most significant concentrations of eighteenth- and nineteenth century buildings in the United States. The houses include examples of Georgian, Greek Revival and Colonial Revival architectural styles, but this district is best known for its Federal-era homes designed and influenced by Samuel McIntire (1757-1811), Salem's renowned self-taught architect and woodcarver. Born in Salem, McIntire lived here all his life and is buried in the Charter St. cemetery.
- The McIntire Historic District Walking Trail was developed by the National Park Service and the Salem Partnership, a nonprofit public-private organization.The walking trail encompasses an area with more than 300 historic structures, covers a little over a mile and takes about 45 minutes to complete.
Some of the more notable houses on the tour are the Ropes Mansion, The Pickering House and the Pierce-Nichols House.
See Also
McIntire Walking Tour pamphletDownload a map here.
