Rare Historic Photos Of Salem, Massachusetts From Early 20th Century

Salem is a historic city in Massachusetts states; it was incorporated as a city on March 23, 1836. During the 18th and 19th centuries, it was the center of trade, maritime and shipbuilding centers. Shipping declined throughout the 19th century. And the economy was shifted towards manufacturing; several new industries were built, including tanneries, shoe factories, and the Naumkeag Steam Cotton Company. In 1914 the Great Salem Fire destroyed over 400 homes and 1,376 buildings, leaving 3,500 families homeless. After that reconstruction period began and the fire encouraged the creation of the United States Employment Service.

Here below are some historic photos of Salem Massachusetts from the 1900s that show streets, houses, landmarks, and everyday life.

#1 Bertram-Waters House (Salem Public Library), 370 Essex Street, Salem, Massachusetts, 1910

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#2 Nathaniel Hawthorne house, Salem, Massachusetts, circa 1910

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#3 Salem Witch Museum (former East Church), 1910

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#4 Nathaniel Hawthorne house, Salem, Massachusetts, circa 1906

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#5 Frisbee Moxie Witch House, Salem, 1906

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#6 The Witch House, one-stop shopping for antiques, cigars and spirits of all kinds, Salem, Massachusetts, circa 1901

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#7 Old Charter Street burying ground, Salem, Massachusetts, circa 1906

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#8 The Old Witch House, Salem, Massachusetts, circa 1906

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#9 The Grimshawe House, Salem, Massachusetts, circa 1906

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#10 Boston and Maine Railroad depot, Riley Plaza, Salem, Massachusetts, circa 1910

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#11 Essex Street, looking north from town square, Salem, Massachusetts, circa 1906

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#12 Colonial House Cafe, Salem, 1906

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#13 Boston and Maine Railroad depot, Riley Plaza, Salem, Massachusetts, circa 1910

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#14 Chestnut Street, Salem, Massachusetts, circa 1906

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#15 John Ward house at Prison Lane, Salem, Massachusetts, circa 1906

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