Lyceum Hall, Salem
- Also Known As: Bridget Bishop's Apple Orchard Site
- Address: 43 Church St
- Vicinity: Washington St
Y/M/D | Person | Association | Description | Composition | Food | Event |
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Y/M/D | Person | Association | Description | Composition | Food | Event |
1831/00/00 | The Salem Lyceum Society buys a parcel on Church Street and builds its own building on at a cost of $4,000. The new hall can accommodate 700 patrons in amphitheater-style seating and is decorated with images of Cicero, Demosthenes and other great orators. | Lyceum Movement |
Particulars for Lyceum Hall, Salem: | |
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Sight Category | Building |
Area of Significance | Education |
Area of Significance | Entertainment - Recreation |
Criteria | Historic Event |
Building design | Lyceum |
Area of Significance | Social History |
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