Salem Athenaeum
The Salem Athenaeum, founded in 1810, is one of the oldest membership libraries in the United States. The Athenaeum is located at 337 Essex Street in Salem, Massachusetts in the McIntire Historic District.Photo: Fletcher6, CC BY-SA 3.0.
- Type: Library
- Description: library
- Address: 337 Essex Street, Salem, MA 01970
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Ropes Mansion and The Witch House.
Ropes Mansion
Manor estate
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The Nathaniel Ropes Mansion, is a Georgian Colonial mansion located at 318 Essex Street in Salem, Massachusetts. As no published dendrochronology study has been conducted, the exact build date of this home is up for debate. Ropes Mansion is situated 340 feet northeast of Salem Athenaeum.
The Witch House
Museum
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The Jonathan Corwin House, known locally as The Witch House, is a historic house museum in Salem, Massachusetts. It was the home of Judge Jonathan Corwin and is one of the few structures still standing in Salem with direct ties to the Salem witch trials of 1692. The Witch House is situated 590 feet northeast of Salem Athenaeum.
Salem Public Library
Library
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The Salem Public Library is a public library at 370 Essex Street in Salem, Massachusetts. The library building was constructed in 1855 for John Bertram, a prominent sea captain, and his family. Salem Public Library is situated 730 feet west of Salem Athenaeum.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Salem and Downtown Salem District.
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.
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.
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.
Salem Athenaeum
- Categories: building and education
- Location: Essex, Massachusetts, New England, United States, North America
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Latitude
42.52044° or 42° 31′ 14″ northLongitude
-70.90048° or 70° 54′ 2″ westOpen location code
87JFG3CX+5ROpenStreetMap ID
way 215904757OpenStreetMap feature
amenity=libraryOpenStreetMap feature
building=yesWikidata ID
Q2214167
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In Other Languages
“Salem Athenaeum” goes by many names.
- German: “Salem Athenaeum”
- German: “Salem Athenæum”
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Hamilton Hall and Ropes Garden.
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