Central Wharf

Central Wharf is a park in , , which is located on Derby Street. Central Wharf is situated near the museum , as well as near .

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights: House of the Seven Gables and Peabody Essex Museum.

Museum
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The is a 1668 colonial mansion in , named for its gables. It was made famous by Nathaniel Hawthorne's 1851 novel The . is situated 1,100 feet northeast of Central Wharf.

Museum
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The in , US, is a successor to the East India Marine Society, established in 1799. It combines the collections of the former Peabody Museum of Salem and the Essex Institute. is situated 1,600 feet northwest of Central Wharf.

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The Historic Derby Street Neighborhood, also known as the in encompasses a historically significant portion of the waterfront area of the city.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Charter Street Historic District and Downtown Salem District.

Neighborhood
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The encompasses a small remnant of the oldest part of that has since been surrounded by more modern development.

Neighborhood
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is a historic district roughly bounded by Church, Central, New Derby, and Washington Streets in . 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.

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A charming seaside destination, offers visitors the requisite bevy of enthralling elements: a world-class museum, compelling oceanfront and maritime history, quirky shops and tempting restaurants.

Central Wharf

Latitude
42.51958° or 42° 31′ 11″ north
Longitude
-70.88676° or 70° 53′ 12″ west
Established
1790
Open location code
87JFG497+R7
Open­Street­Map ID
node 9480977927
Open­Street­Map feature
historic=­maritime
Open­Street­Map feature
leisure=­park
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Highlights: Friendship of Salem and Pickering Wharf.

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