Samuel McIntire is one of the reasons that Salem has been, and continues to be, a beautiful historic seaport city that people flock to year after year. With this being the 250th anniversary of the birth of Salem’s renowned architect and woodcutter, Samuel McIntire, a multitude of events (including the summer walking tours and Christmas [...]
I know it’s just February 1st and that we are in the middle of winter but I’m already thinking of my summer getaway. I’m looking for a rustic summer home or small cottage on a secluded island. I’d like beautiful vistas in a picturesque Norman Rockwell New England setting. I also want it to be [...]
Bunghole Liquors 204 Derby Street 978.744.2251 I enjoy the bunghole for something fun and different once in a while. It’s also fun to share a friends first bunghole experience with them, I love to see the look on their face. The bunghole never fails to get a smile. I love Bunghole Liquors. With the recent [...]
The houses on this year’s tour consisted of condos in historic buildings, charitable organizations, museum collections, and private mansions; all of the homes were amazing. Below I have noted some standout features. Honestly, I could write a book about the beautiful and historically relevant homes, architectural features and furnishings I saw this weekend (and perhaps [...]
If you live in Salem or have ever been here then I’m sure you have walked by some of the beautiful old houses and wondered what they are like inside. Well… this weekend is your chance to find out. For the past 28 years, Historic Salem Inc. (the people responsible for those cool plaques on [...]
A recent post over at the Seattle Traveler got me thinking about the true “walkability” of Salem. In prior posts I have stated that “Salem is a walking city.” I make that statement in part due to the fact that most things a tourist is interested in seeing are all within walking distance to each [...]
It didn’t take long at all. Three days after I discussed the removal of historic buildings, the Salem News building was razed. Thankfully they took the time to save some of the architectural features.
Change is inevitable. Living in a community that has been around for over 400 years I see reminders of the past and signs of the future every where I go. I love history, which is one reason I love living in Salem so much. For me, tangible history is so much more impactful than reading [...]
