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*[http://www.salemweb.com/tales/hsi.shtml Historic Salem, Inc.] Salem city website | *[http://www.salemweb.com/tales/hsi.shtml Historic Salem, Inc.] Salem city website | ||
*[http://innopac.noblenet.org/search/X?SEARCH=brief+history+of+historic+salem%2C+inc&SORT=D&searchscope=24 A Brief History of Historic Salem, Inc.] by Jim McAllister | |||
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- Founded in 1944, Historic Salem, Inc., a non-profit architectural preservation organization, is dedicated to the preservation of historic homes and sites. "HSI's mission is to ensure that the historic resources of Salem, which are key to its identity, its quality of life, and its economic vitality, are preserved for future generations and that new development complements the historic character of the city" according to the website.
- The group believes in preservation, education, advocacy, and partnership.
- H.S.I. was created by the city in 1944, for the purpose of saving what is now the Witch House and the Bowditch House, both of which had to be moved so that North Street could be widened.
- Historic Salem, Inc. organizes the Christmas in Salem House Tour, other walking tours and produces a newsletter.
- H.S.I. also established the Most Endangered Historic Resources Program in 2000 to focus public attention on specific endangered resources.
See Also
- Historic Salem, Inc.
- Historic Salem, Inc. Salem city website
- A Brief History of Historic Salem, Inc. by Jim McAllister
