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Located on 180 Derby Street in the historic district, this Federal period building was built between 1810-1812 for Benjamin W. Crowninshield. Established through a perpetual trust in 1861, this became the first residence for elderly women in Salem. Twice enlarged in 1870 and again in 1916, this house has been a residence since the mid 1800's for elderly women who want to live in a homelike setting while retaining their independence and privacy. There is an attractive interior, with dining room and formal parlors.
Located on 180 Derby Street in the historic district, this Federal period building was built between 1810-1812 for Benjamin W. Crowninshield.  
 
Established through a perpetual trust in 1861, this became the first residence for elderly women in Salem.  
 
Twice enlarged in 1870 and again in 1916, this house has been a residence since the mid 1800's for elderly women who want to live in a homelike setting while retaining their independence and privacy.  
 
There is an attractive interior, with dining room and formal parlors.


The gardens on the grounds of the Brookhouse were cared for by the [[Salem Garden Club]] for many years.
The gardens on the grounds of the Brookhouse were cared for by the [[Salem Garden Club]] for many years.
==See Also==
==See Also==
*Vertical File in Salem Collection - '''Brookhouse Home'''
*Vertical File in Salem Collection - '''Brookhouse Home'''
*[http://www.salemnews.com/opinion/x1837419164/ McAllister-The-story-of-the-Womans-Friend-Society] J. McAllister for the ''Salem News'', Feb. 26, 2013


*[http://evergreen.noblenet.org/eg/opac/record/1799701?locg=1 A record of the first 50 years of the Old Ladies' home at Salem] Observer Press, 1910.
*[http://evergreen.noblenet.org/eg/opac/record/1799701?locg=1 A record of the first 50 years of the Old Ladies' home at Salem] Observer Press, 1910.
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*[http://evergreen.noblenet.org/eg/opac/record/1486933?locg=1 Homes and hearths] by G. F. Davenport, p.43-47
*[http://evergreen.noblenet.org/eg/opac/record/1486933?locg=1 Homes and hearths] by G. F. Davenport, p.43-47
*[http://evergreen.noblenet.org/eg/opac/record/1356094?locg=1 Architecture in Salem] by Bryant F. Tolles, p. 56-7
*[http://evergreen.noblenet.org/eg/opac/record/1356094?locg=1 Architecture in Salem] by Bryant F. Tolles, p. 56-7
*[http://www.salemnews.com/opinion/x1837419164/McAllister-The-story-of-the-Womans-Friend-Society Story of the Woman's Friend] J. McAllister for the Salem News, Feb. 26, 2013
*"This is a home: The story of the Brookhouse Home and Woman's Friend Society" Jim McAllister ''Salem News'', Feb. 25, 2013, p. ? (Essex County Chronicles)
 
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Latest revision as of 11:33, 6 June 2023

Located on 180 Derby Street in the historic district, this Federal period building was built between 1810-1812 for Benjamin W. Crowninshield.

Established through a perpetual trust in 1861, this became the first residence for elderly women in Salem.

Twice enlarged in 1870 and again in 1916, this house has been a residence since the mid 1800's for elderly women who want to live in a homelike setting while retaining their independence and privacy.

There is an attractive interior, with dining room and formal parlors.

The gardens on the grounds of the Brookhouse were cared for by the Salem Garden Club for many years.

See Also

  • Vertical File in Salem Collection - Brookhouse Home
  • Homes and hearths by G. F. Davenport, p.43-47
  • Architecture in Salem by Bryant F. Tolles, p. 56-7
  • "This is a home: The story of the Brookhouse Home and Woman's Friend Society" Jim McAllister Salem News, Feb. 25, 2013, p. ? (Essex County Chronicles)