Nathaniel Hawthorne Birthplace
Nathaniel Hawthorne Birthplace, Historic author's residence in Salem, Massachusetts, United States.
The two-story wooden house features a central chimney, gambrel roof, and traditional colonial architecture with preserved interior rooms and original stairways.
Built between 1730 and 1745 for mariner Joshua Pickman, the house became the birthplace of novelist Nathaniel Hawthorne on July 4, 1804.
The residence represents early American literary heritage as the first home of Nathaniel Hawthorne, who wrote The Scarlet Letter and The House of Seven Gables.
The house stands on Hardy Street within The House of Seven Gables complex, offering guided tours and free admission to Salem residents throughout the year.
In 1958, preservationists relocated the entire structure from its original Union Street location to the grounds of the Turner-Ingersoll mansion.
Location: Massachusetts
GPS coordinates: 42.52150,-70.88420
Latest update: March 9, 2025 04:05
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