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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 since the mid 1800's been a residence 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 since the mid 1800's been a residence 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. | ||
==See Also== | ==See Also== | ||
*Vertical File in Salem Collection - Brookhouse Home | |||
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Revision as of 10:20, 23 October 2009
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 since the mid 1800's been a residence 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.
See Also
- Vertical File in Salem Collection - Brookhouse Home
- Old Naumkeag by C.H. Webber, p.211
- Homes and hearths by G. F. Davenport, p.43-47
- Architecture in Salem by Bryant F. Tolles, p. 56-7
