Salem has four local historic districts designated by the City under Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40C. Recognized for their historic and architectural significance, these districts - Derby Street, Lafayette Street, McIntire and Washington Square - include more than 600 historic buildings, parks, sculptures, landscapes and cemeteries.

Salem City Hall, 93 Washington Street, Salem, MA 01970 Phone: 978-745-9595 City Hall Hours of Operation: Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday 8AM - 4PM, Thursday 8AM - 7PM, Friday 8AM - 12PM Municipal offices will close at 11:30am on Friday, April 18, and Wednesday, December 24 and December 31, 2025.

Jan 28, 2023 · Use this map to locate Salem’s historic districts. In order of date depicted. Click map for larger image. Map of Salem Village, 1692 by William P. Upham c/o Boston Public Library’s Leventhal Map Center. Plan of Salem Common, 1800 by Anonymous c/o Boston Public Library’s Leventhal Map Center.

This site presents information on Salem's local historic districts, highlights Salem's historic assets, and features examples of outstanding public and private initiatives to protect, preserve and promote the city's irreplaceable historic resources.

Salem Common Historic District is a historic district bounded roughly by Bridge, Derby, and St. Peter's streets, as well as Collins Cove in Salem, Massachusetts, United States. The Common was established in 1667, and during this period it was partially a swamp .

Historic Salem, Inc. | 9 North Street, Salem, MA 01970 | (978) 745-0799 | [email protected] Founded in 1944, Historic Salem Inc. is dedicated to the preservation of historic buildings and sites.

Its mission is to use the collection of 200,000 maps and 5,000 atlases for the enjoyment and education of all through exhibitions, educational programs, and a website that includes more than 10,000 digitized maps at collections.leventhalmap.org.

Downtown Salem District is a historic district roughly bounded by Church, Central, New Derby, and Washington Streets in Salem, Massachusetts. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1983, and represents a major expansion of the Old Town Hall Historic District, which was listed in 1972. [2]

DERBY STREET HISTORIC DISTRICT. Local historic district established in 1974; Includes 95 properties on both sides of Derby Street; Buildings date from 1655 to 1950; Resources include historic residences, commercial and government buildings, a wharf, and …

Walking the McIntire Historic District is the perfect way for Salem visitors to take a stroll through time. A handy brochure, available online or at any tourist information center, guides walkers past four eras of classic American architecture – First Period, Georgian, Federal, and …