Bridge Street Neck Historic District

Bridge Street Neck Historic District is a residential and commercial area on a northeastern peninsula of Salem, Massachusetts. The main thoroughfare passes through the center of the district, with homes and businesses distributed along its length.

The district developed as a vital connection between Salem and Beverly since the area's early settlement in the 1630s. The bridge and main road served as the primary route for communication and trade between the two communities.

The district displays various architectural styles from different periods, showing how building design evolved in New England. Walking through, you can see how homes and shops reflect changes in construction methods and tastes over time.

The area is easy to explore on foot since traffic has been redirected away from the historic district. You can walk through at a leisurely pace and view the buildings and surroundings comfortably.

The district extends all the way to the water's edge, making it unusual as a residential and commercial area that directly meets the shoreline. This waterfront position shaped how the place developed and functioned over time.