Salem in Essex County, Massachusetts — The American Northeast (New England)
Gardner-Pingree House
Photographed by Marc Posner, April 29, 2024
1. Gardner-Pingree House Marker
has been designated a
National
Historic Landmark
This site possesses national significance
in commemorating the history of the
United States of America
1974
National Park Service
United States Department of the Interior
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture. In addition, it is included in the National Historic Landmarks series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1804.
Location. 42° 31.347′ N, 70° 53.463′ W. Marker is in Salem, Massachusetts, in Essex County. It is on Essex Street west of Hawthorne Boulevard (Massachusetts Route 1A), on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 128 Essex St, Salem MA 01970, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is on Massachusetts’ North Shore, in Greater Boston, and in the Merrimack Valley. It is also in the American Northeast and in New England. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Gideon Tucker Mansion (a few steps from this marker); The Birthplace of Nathaniel Hawthorne (within shouting distance of this marker); Salem Rotary Club (within shouting distance of this marker); Count Casimir Pulaski (within shouting distance of this marker); Second Corps of Cadets 1629 (within shouting distance of this marker); Second Corps Cadets
this page online
Also see . . . PEM Walks audio postcard tour of the Gardner-Pingree House. This page includes an audio tour, from the Peabody Essex Museum, which owns the house. It describes the architecture and history of the house, including that it was designed and built by Samuel McIntire. It ends by describing the murder of second owner Joseph White at the house, and the resulting trial, argued in part by Daniel Webster, which is believed to have inspired Edgar Allan Poe's "The Tell-Tale Heart".
Excerpt: With success at sea as well as a profitable wholesale business on the waterfront, Gardner became highly motivated to build a home to showcase his new wealth.(Submitted on August 6, 2023, by Michael Cleary of Salem, Massachusetts.)
Photographed by Marc Posner, April 29, 2024
2. Gardner-Pingree House
Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), November 12, 2021
3. Banner on the grounds of the house
Gardner-Pingree House 1804
Cited as a preeminent example of Federal-style architecture, this National Historic Landmark is one of Salem architect Samuel McIntire's finest designs. It is furnished in opulent style, reflecting the privilege and position of its wealthy merchang owner. House tour tickets available at the museum admissions desk.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 12, 2026. It was originally submitted on November 19, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 4,259 times since then and 545 times this year. Last updated on August 6, 2023, by Michael Cleary of Salem, Massachusetts. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 23, 2024, by Marc Posner of Somerville, Massachusetts. 3. submitted on November 19, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
