Data on the Physical History of House Lots 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, and 11; Waterfront Lot J, and the East Side of Union Wharf, 1660-1869 (Some Derby Street Houses and Inhabitants): Salem Maritime National Historic Site, Massachusetts

摘要

The study presents and analyzes the documentary evidence needed to complete Historical Base Maps for the Salem Maritime National Historic Site area. It provides a physical history of House Lots 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 11, Waterfront Lot J and the East Side of Union Wharf. Buildings discussed include the Ropes/Crowninshield, Giles/White, Benjamin W. Crowninshield, Ingersoll/Forrester, and Richard Derby houses. The chain of titles for the houses are presented with most of them dating back to the mid-1600's. A brief historical survey with biographical sketches of the inhabitants is also provided with references to their families, professions, and place in Salem's society.