National Historic Landmark

House of Seven Gables Historic District

Salem, Essex County, Massachusetts
Listed
May 7, 1973
Type
District
Period
Listed
Ref No.
73000323

About this property

The House of the Seven Gables (also known as the Turner House or Turner-Ingersoll Mansion) is a 1668 colonial mansion in Salem, Massachusetts, named for its gables. It was made famous by Nathaniel Hawthorne's 1851 novel The House of the Seven Gables. The house is now a non-profit museum, with an admission fee charged for tours, as well as an active settlement house with programs for the local immigrant community including ESL and citizenship classes. It was built for Captain John Turner and stayed with the family for three generations.

Location

54 Turner St. at Derby and Hardy Sts.
Salem, Essex County, Massachusetts
42.52184, -70.88376

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Nearby Historic Sites

Derby Waterfront District
Listed
0.1 mi
Murray, William, House
Industrial
0.1 mi
Salem Maritime National Historic Site
Listed
0.2 mi
St. Nicholas Orthodox Church and Rectory
Industrial
0.3 mi
Salem Common Historic District
Listed
0.3 mi

Nearby Battles

Action at Hog Island
1775Revolutionary War
11.3 mi
Battle of Chelsea Creek (1775)
1775Revolutionary War
11.5 mi
Battle of Chelsea Creek
1775Revolutionary War
11.6 mi

Questions about this property

When was House of Seven Gables Historic District listed on the National Register?

House of Seven Gables Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 7, 1973.

What type of historic resource is House of Seven Gables Historic District?

House of Seven Gables Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.

Is House of Seven Gables Historic District a National Historic Landmark?

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

What is the period of significance for House of Seven Gables Historic District?

The period of significance for House of Seven Gables Historic District is recorded as the listed era.

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