John Ward House, National Historic Landmark house in Salem, United States.
The John Ward House features a steep-pitched gabled roof, large central chimney, diamond-paned windows, and a distinctive second-story overhang facing Brown Street.
Built in 1684 by leather worker John Ward, the building stood near the jail used during the Salem Witch Trials until its relocation in 1910.
The interior spaces contain period furnishings from the 17th century, presenting the daily life patterns of early Massachusetts settlers through preserved artifacts.
The Peabody Essex Museum maintains this landmark and provides guided tours that explore both floors, including rooms with original wooden beams and plaster.
The house moved to its current location by splitting it into two sections and transporting them on ox-drawn logs across three blocks of Salem.
Location: Salem
GPS coordinates: 42.52278,-70.89333
Latest update: March 5, 2025 08:25
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