Phillips Library
The Phillips Library of the Peabody Essex Museum is a rare books and special collections library. It is made up of the collections of the former Peabody Museum of Salem and the Essex Institute. Both had libraries named for members of the Phillips family.| Tap on a place to explore it |
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Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Peabody Essex Museum and Gardner–Pingree House.
Peabody Essex Museum
Museum
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The Peabody Essex Museum in Salem, Massachusetts, 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. Peabody Essex Museum is situated 410 feet southwest of Phillips Library.
Gardner–Pingree House
Manor estate
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The Gardner–Pingree House is a historic house museum at 128 Essex Street in Salem, Massachusetts. It is judged to be a masterpiece of Federal architecture by the noted Salem builder Samuel McIntire, and was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1972 for its architectural significance.
Andrew–Safford House
Manor estate
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Owned by the Peabody Essex Museum, the Andrew–Safford House. Built in 1819 and was designed in the Federal style by an unknown architect for a wealthy Russian fur merchant.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Charter Street Historic District and Downtown Salem District.
Charter Street Historic District
Neighborhood
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The Charter Street Historic District encompasses a small remnant of the oldest part of Salem, Massachusetts that has since been surrounded by more modern development.
Downtown Salem District
Neighborhood
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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.
Salem
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A charming New England seaside destination, Salem offers visitors the requisite bevy of enthralling elements: a world-class museum, compelling oceanfront and maritime history, quirky shops and tempting restaurants.
Phillips Library
- Type: Building
- Description: rare books and special collections library of the Peabody Essex Museum
- Category: library
- Location: City of Salem, Essex, Massachusetts, New England, United States, North America
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Latitude
42.52251° or 42° 31′ 21″ northLongitude
-70.89144° or 70° 53′ 29″ westLevels
3Open location code
87JFG4F5+2COpenStreetMap ID
way 215900714OpenStreetMap feature
building=yesWikidata ID
Q7185913
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“Phillips Library” goes by many names.
- Catalan: “Biblioteca Phillips”
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