Old Witch Jail
From Salem Links and Lore
The site of the Witchcraft Jail was 4 Federal St., at the corner of Saint Peter St. In 1763, a new jail was built to replace the old jail of 1684.
When the new stone jail was built in 1813, this building was remodeled into a home. It is said that some timbers of the jail of 1684 were used in the construction of the jail in 1763, according to the Visitor's Guide (1953 ed.)
These structures were torn down in the mid-1950's to make way for New England Telephone Company's expansion.
See Also
- Postcard Image courtesy of CardCow.com
- Salem Visitors' Guide 1953 ed., p. 152
- Salem Massachusetts ed. by K. Turino, p. 61
