LOREM IPSUM
Salem holds one of the most extraordinary collections of historic architecture in the nation. Here, America’s earliest homes stand alongside stately Georgian and Federal-era residences by master carver-architect Samuel McIntire, 19th-century Gothic and Italianate landmarks, and civic treasures like the Custom House and City Hall. Together, these buildings tell the story of a seaport that shaped Massachusetts’ and America’s growth.
As one of America’s oldest civic preservation groups, Historic Salem, Inc. has worked to preserve this rich architectural fabric — from safeguarding icons like the Witch House and the Narbonne House to protecting modest workers’ cottages, historic sidewalks, and entire districts from demolition and neglect. We continue to advocate for thoughtful stewardship of the structures, streetscapes, and landscapes that connect Salem’s future to its extraordinary past.
More than 4,000 Salem buildings appear on historic inventory forms; 600 fall within local historic districts, and over 1,000 are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
