National Historic Landmark

Bowditch, Nathaniel, House

Salem, Essex County, Massachusetts
Listed
October 14, 1966
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
66000135

About this property

The Nathaniel Bowditch House, sometimes called the Bowditch-Osgood House and the Curwen-Ward-Bowditch House, is a historic house and National Historic Landmark at 9 North Street in Salem, Massachusetts. With a construction history apparently dating to 1759–60, the house is distinctive as having been owned by three families important in the maritime history of Salem. Its landmark designation in 1965 stems from its association with Nathaniel Bowditch (1773–1838), the founder of modern navigation, who lived here from 1811 to 1823. The house now serves as the headquarters of Historic Salem, Inc., which was responsible for its rescue from demolition and eventual restoration.

Location

Salem, Essex County, Massachusetts
42.52174, -70.89894

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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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Questions about this property

When was Bowditch, Nathaniel, House listed on the National Register?

Bowditch, Nathaniel, House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 14, 1966.

What type of historic resource is Bowditch, Nathaniel, House?

Bowditch, Nathaniel, House is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

Is Bowditch, Nathaniel, House a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Bowditch, Nathaniel, House has been designated a National Historic Landmark (NHL), the highest level of federal recognition for historic properties in the United States.

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The period of significance for Bowditch, Nathaniel, House is recorded as the industrial era.

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