Salem Witch House
- Historically Known As: Jonathan Corwin House
- Address: 310 half Essex St
- Vicinity: North St and Summer St
- Hours: March 15-November 15 10:00-5:00 Daily, Call for winter hours
- Phone: 978-744-8815
| Y/M/D | Person | Association | Description | Composition | Food | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Y/M/D | Person | Association | Description | Composition | Food | Event |
| 1640/00/00 | Corwin House is probably built between 1620 and 1642. | |||||
| 1675/00/00 | Jonathan Corwin | Home | Judge Jonathan Corwin, one of the judges in the Salem Witch Trials, buys a house and lives there for more than 40 years. | |||
| 1856/00/00 | Pharmacist George P Farrington buys the Old Witch House in Salem, Mass. Farrington owns the formula and manufactures Dr Norman's Foot Salve for curing corns, sore joints, bunions and chilblains. | |||||
| 1944/00/00 | Under threat to be demolished, a group of citizens raise $42,500 to move and restore The Witch House. The new museum opened to the public in 1948. |
| Particulars for Salem Witch House: | |
|---|---|
| Area of Significance | Architecture |
| Sight Category | Building |
| Building Type | House |
| Criteria | Person |
| Owner | Private |
| Cultural Affiliation | Puritan |
| Historic Use | Single dwelling |
| Event | Witch Trials |
| Folklore | Witchcraft |
| Activity | |
|---|---|
| Activity Category | Tour |
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