Peirce–Nichols House, Salem

Name: Peirce–Nichols House
Address: Salem, United States

#48 among attractions in Salem

Georgian architecture

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The Peirce–Nichols House is a historic house museum located at 80 Federal Street in Salem, Massachusetts. Designed early in the career of noted Salem builder Samuel McIntire, and modified later by him, the building gives a unique view into the methods and styles of McIntire. It was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1973 for its significance as an early masterwork of one of the country's first recognized master builders. It is now owned by the Peabody Essex Museum. ()

Built: 1782 (242 years ago)Coordinates: 42°31'22"N, 70°54'0"W

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Salem (Federal Street)Salem United States

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Peirce–Nichols House – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Witch History Museum, The Witch House, Stephen Phillips House, Gedney and Cox Houses.

~1660 ftE
Museum, History museum
Witch History Museum, Salem
8 min walk • The Witch History Museum is located in Salem, Massachusetts and features dioramas and first person narrations, including little-known information about nineteen accused "witches" that were put to death in 1692. The museum covers the hysteria surrounding the events.
~750 ftE
Museum, History museum, Reportedly haunted
The Witch House, Salem
4 min walk • The Jonathan Corwin House, known locally as The Witch House, is a historic house museum at 310 Essex Street in Salem, Massachusetts.
~1490 ftSW
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Stephen Phillips House, Salem
8 min walk • The Stephen Phillips House is a historic house and museum located in the McIntire Historic District in Salem, Massachusetts, United States and was designed by Samuel McIntyre. Phillips House began with Elias Hasket Derby, one of America's first self-made millionaires from the sea trade.
~1720 ftS
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Gedney and Cox Houses, Salem
9 min walk • The Gedney and Cox Houses are historic houses at 21 High Street in Salem, Massachusetts. The earliest part of the Gedney House was built c. 1665, and the houses were added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1974.
~1600 ftS
Museum, History museum
Pickering House, Salem
8 min walk • The Pickering House is a First Period Colonial house at 18 Broad Street, in Salem, Massachusetts' McIntire Historic District. The house was owned and occupied by ten successive generations of the Pickering family including Colonel Timothy Pickering.
~890 ftS
Library
Salem Athenaeum, Salem
5 min walk • 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.
~900 ftS
Historical place, Architecture, Event space
Hamilton Hall, Salem
5 min walk • Hamilton Hall is a National Historic Landmark at 9 Chestnut Street in Salem, Massachusetts. Designed by noted Salem builder Samuel McIntire and built in 1805–07, it is an excellent instance of a public Federal style building.
~1290 ftE
City hall
City Hall, Salem
7 min walk • City Hall is a historic government building located in the Downtown Salem District of Salem, Massachusetts. The Greek Revival building was constructed in 1838, and architect, Richard Bond. Salem City Hall was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1973.
~590 ftS
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Ropes Mansion, Salem
3 min walk • The Ropes Mansion, also called Ropes Memorial, is a Georgian Colonial mansion located at 318 Essex Street, located in the McIntire Historic District in Salem, Massachusetts. It is now operated by the Peabody Essex Museum and open to the public.
~1800 ftE
42°31'21"N • 70°53'36"W
Museum Place Mall, Salem
9 min walk • Shopping, Shopping centre
~1840 ftE
Museum, Maritime museum, Natural history museum
Peabody Museum of Salem, Salem
9 min walk • The Peabody Museum of Salem, formerly the Peabody Academy of Science, was a museum and antiquarian society based in Salem, Massachusetts.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Peirce–Nichols House?

Nearby attractions include Wesley Methodist Church, Salem (3 min walk), Bridge Street Sports, Salem (3 min walk), Ropes Mansion, Salem (3 min walk), First Church in Salem, Salem (4 min walk).

How to get to Peirce–Nichols House by public transport?

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Salem (6 min walk)