MA, USA
The House of the Seven Gables
Historic House
Built in 1668 for Captain John Turner, this is the oldest surviving timber-frame mansion in New England. The house passed through merchant families whose fortunes rose and fell with Salem's maritime economy. Nathaniel Hawthorne's 1851 novel brought the house national attention.
What Happened Here
The Turner family's shipping interests connected them to the pre-Revolutionary trade disputes that shaped Salem's politics. The house survived because later owners preserved it rather than demolishing for development.
Visiting Today
Address
115 Derby Street, Salem, MA 01970
Hours
Daily 10am-5pm (seasonal hours vary)
Admission
$18 adults
Accessibility
Limited accessibility in historic house; gardens accessible
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