Salem Common Historic District
Salem Common Historic District, Historic district in Salem, United States.
Salem Common Historic District contains more than 600 preserved structures, including colonial homes, Georgian buildings, and public gathering spaces around Salem Common.
The district gained prominence during the maritime trade era of the 18th and 19th centuries, when wealthy merchants constructed substantial residences near the common.
The Salem Historical Commission maintains strict regulations for exterior modifications to buildings, preserving architectural elements that represent different historical periods.
Visitors can explore the district through guided walking tours that showcase notable buildings, parks, sculptures, and landscapes throughout the neighborhood.
Four distinct local historic zones, including the Salem Common area, operate under Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40C to protect architectural heritage.
Location: Salem
GPS coordinates: 42.52278,-70.89111
Latest update: March 8, 2025 02:57
House of the Seven Gables
532 m
Peabody Essex Museum
130 m
Salem Maritime National Historic Site
548 m
Pickman House
310 m
John Ward House
182 m
Hawthorne Hotel
75 m
Gardner-Pingree House
75 m
Charter Street Historic District
310 m
Downtown Salem District
430 m
Federal Street District
547 m
City Hall
398 m
John Tucker Daland House
92 m
William Murray House
482 m
Quaker Meeting House
40 m
St. Nicholas Orthodox Church and Rectory
570 m
Derby Waterfront District
516 m
Essex Institute Historic District
130 m
Salem Laundry
384 m
Andrew–Safford House
38 m
Joseph Fenno House
137 m
Bessie Monroe House
354 m
United States Post Office–Salem Main
569 m
Rufus Choate House
457 m
Yin Yu Tang House @Peabody Essex Museum
167 m
Russian Orthodox churches in Massachusetts
570 m
Joshua Ward House
534 m
Joseph Story House
218 m
Essex County Courthouse
402 mReviews
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