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• 1626 - John Endecott (1588-1665) Puritan colonial leader known for his intolerance of religious dissenters founds the Puritan colony at Naumkeag (later Salem) with Roger Conant (1592-1679)
  
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• 1628 -September 6 - Puritans land at Salem, from Mass Bay Colony
  
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• 1662 - June 15 - A fast was held at Salem MA with prayers for rain, and the Lord gave a speedy answer.
  
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•   1692 - March 1 - Salem Witch Trials
  In Salem, Massachusetts, in 1692, many people believed in and feared witchcraft. Consequently, when two young girls fell into trances and had seizures that doctors could not explain, many people in the town said witchcraft was to blame. On March 1, 1692, authorities charged three women, Sarah Goode, Sarah Osborne, and a slave woman named Tituba, with practicing witchcraft.
  
  Nearly 150 men and women filled prisons from Salem and surrounding towns. These prisoners were alleged, or charged without proof, of practicing witchcraft. Many of them died in prison, some were hanged, and one was crushed to death. During this time, many people believed in witches and were quick to believe when someone was accused of witchcraft. A recent epidemic of small pox, threats of Indian attacks, and small town rivalries lead to this panic. Governor William Phips of Massachusetts put an end to the witch trials on October 29, 1692.
  
  
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  March 1, 1692
  
• 1748 - March 1 - 1748 - The heaviest snow of the "Winter of the Deep Snow" in New England came to an end. Coastal Salem was left with more than thirty inches of snow on the ground.
  
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• 1799 - Essex Bank Established
  In 1799, Essex Bank was established in Salem with capital of $300,000.
  
  The Edinburgh Encyclopaedia, Volume 3
  Author Sir David Brewster
  Publisher J. & E. Parker, 1832
  Page 229
  
• History of Salem, Massachusetts
  
  
•   1816 - The temperature reached 92 degrees at Salem MA during an early heat wave, but then plunged 49 degrees in 24 hours to commence the famous year without a summer .
  
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  June 6, 1816
  
•   1822 - Fire
  The Cotton Factory, situate near Watertown Bridge, on Thursday morning last, about half past 7 o'clock, was, in the short space of about two hours, almost wholly destroyed. The fire originated in the garret, and probably is another instance of spontaneous combustion, from the cotton litter and sweeping of the Factory. The loss is extremely heavy, being estimated from 20 to 22,000 dollars, and falls principally upon Messrs. Wiswall & Hunting. The only insurance upon this property was effected in New-York, for 6000 dollars.
  The Salem Gazette
  Salem, Massachusetts
  June 4, 1822
  
• 1836 - Salem is incorporated as a city
  
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• 1839 - Salem
  Salem, Massachusetts
  One of the shire towns in Essex county. This is the oldest and largest seaport but one in old Massachusetts. Its Indian name was Naumkeag. It is 14 miles N.N.E. from Boston, and lies in lat. 42°31'19" N., and lon. 70°54' W. Population, 1836, 15,002. Salem is nearly surrounded by water, being situated between two inlets of the sea called the north and south rivers. To the main, and now inhabited part of the town, is attached a peninsular portion of land, called the Neck. This was the first inhabited land, and was formerly used for fishing and other purposes. It ultimately became the property of the town, and was, for a long time, used as a public pasture. In 1816, when the present Alms House was built, a large portion of it was enclosed, and has since been cultivated as the Alms House farm. The finest and most comprehensive view of Salem may be had from "Gallows Hill." Its situation is low, but pleasant and healthy. Its streets are quite irregular. Essex is the... Read MORE...
  
  
• 1845 - SALEM. [Pop. 15,082. Inc. 1629.]
  The Indian name of Salem was Naumkeag.
  
  The first colony arrived under the guidance of Capt. John Endicott, in September, 1628; but Roger Conant and others, from Plymouth Colony, had removed hither two or three years earlier.
  
  A second company of several hundreds joined them is 1629, of whom about one hundred went and settled Charlestown.
  
  Salem originally included the towns of Lynn, Wenham, Manchester, Marblehead, Topsfield, Beverly, Middleton, and Danvers.
  
  Salem is the largest place in the county, and was made a city in 1836.
  
  Perhaps no event has given Salem so much notoriety as the supposed prevalence of witchcraft in Salem Village, now the town of Danvers, in 1692.
  
  The belief in witchcraft was as general in Europe as in New England, but the delusion passed away much sooner here than elsewhere.
  
  Salem proper is a peninsula, its harbor is safe and capacious, and it has always been distinguished for the enterprise of its merchants.
  
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• 1854 - Salem
  Salem, a city, port of entry, and one of the capitals of Essex county, Massachusetts, is situated chiefly on a tongue of land formed by two inlets of the sea, called North and South rivers, 14 miles N. by E. from Boston. Lat. 42° 31' 18" N., Lon. 70° 53' 63" W. It extends nearly 2 miles in length, and three- quarters of a mile in breadth, occupying the peninsula from shore to shore. The streets are generally irregular. Chestnut street is considered the handsomest. It is finely shaded with elms, and on either side are rows of elegant mansions. In the eastern section of the city is a beautiful public ground, containing 8 1/ 2 acres. Salem is for the most part well built, largely of wood, but partly also of brick and stone. The principal public buildings are the city hall, erected in 1837; the court house, a new and handsome edifice; Marine Hall, Mechanic Hull, and the churches, of which there are 19 or 20. Salem is distinguished for the number and standing of its scientific and literary... Read MORE...
  
  
•   1869 - Salem and South Danvers (Mass.) Oil Company gave each of their seven workmen a New Year's gift of $100.
  
  St Joseph Herald
  Saint Joseph, Michigan
  February 26, 1870
  
•   1869 - A lady in Salem, Mass., recently lost about a dozen yards of velvet, which took fire from the rays of the sun passing through a globe of water.
  
  St Joseph Herald
  Saint Joseph, Michigan
  May 15, 1869
  
•   1877 - February 12 - 1st news dispatch by telephone, between Boston & Salem, Mass
  
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•   1889 - TERRIBLE EFFECT OF A BOMB EXPLOSION.
  Salem, Mass., July 5. - While fire works were being set off on the common tonight a shell exploded, blowing fragments into the crowd.
  
  GEORGIE, son of Charles Sewall, was instantly killed, as was also FRANK C. ANDERSON, five years old. MARTIN RYAN'S right arm was shattered and it was amputated. CHRISTINA ANDERSON, sister of FRANKIE, had her fingers broken; WILLIE THOMPSON, 10 years old, received several broken ribs and is fatally injured. VICTOR TREMBLAY'S nose was broken and lip cut.
  Lock Haven Express
  Pennsylvania
  July 6, 1889
  
• Salem Massachusetts, 1890
  SALEM is an old and cultured city in the southeastern section of Essex County, on Massachusetts Bay, and 16 miles northeast of Boston, with which it is connected by the Eastern Division of the Boston and Maine Railroad, and by another branch through Wakefield and Peabody. A line to Lowell gives it direct connection with the interior. It is bounded on the north by Beverly harbor, on the east by Salem harbor and Marblehead, on the south by Swampscott and Lynn, and on the west by Peabody. The assessed area is 3,802 acres. The harbor is safe and convenient, but not of sufficient depth for vessels of the largest class; so that the East India trade, for which this city was once famous, is carried on by Boston and New York. There are still a large number of substantial and convenient wharves,— generally bearing the names of the original owners. "The Neck," a long northeast projection between Beverly and Salem harbors, has within a few years become a place of attractive residences and of... Read MORE...
  
  
• 1895 - Salem
  Salem, a city, port of entry, and one of the capitals of Essex co., Mass., is pleasantly situated on a peninsula formed by two inlets of the sea, called North and South Rivers, of which the former separates it from Beverly, 14 miles N. by E. of Boston, with which it communicates by the Eastern Railroad. It is also connected by branch rail roads with Marblehead, Lawrence, Lowell, Haverhill, and Wakefield. It has a good harbor. The town had formerly an extensive trade with India, China, Africa, and South America; but at present the foreign trade is small, although - the coasting-trade is extensive, the reception of coal for distribution by rail being a leading interest. The principal manufactures are of cotton goods, white lead, lead pipe, castings, leather, boots and shoes, &c. The city has an almshouse, a hospital, an orphanage, 20 churches, a high school, a state normal school for girls, a city hall, a court house, a reformatory, a custom-house, an East India marine society with a... Read MORE...
  
  
• 1906
  Salem, a city, port of entry, and one of the capitals of Essex Co., Mass., is pleasantly situated on a peninsula formed by two inlets of the sea, called North and South rivers, of which the former separates it from Beverly, 14 miles NNE. of Boston, on the Boston and Maine R. It has a good harbor. The town had formerly an extensive trade with India, China, Africa, and South America, but this has almost entirely disappeared, giving place to a coasting trade of some importance. The principal manufactures are of cotton goods, lumber products, machinery, leather, boots and shoes, etc. The city has an almshouse, several hospitals, an orphanage, homes for the aged, a state normal school, and a number of scientific institutions and public museums, including the East India Marine Museum, the Peabody Academy of Science, the Salem Athenaeum (in Plummer Hall), and the Essex Institute (the last with a library in 1905 of 90,000 volumes and over 310,000 pamphlets). The town has many fine old... Read MORE...
  
  
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• 2023 - Salem has something for everyone. Here's a list of places to go and things to do in Salem:
  The Salem Witch Museum: Start your visit by delving into the history of the Salem witch trials. The museum offers a captivating overview of the events that unfolded in 1692 through life-sized stage sets, figures, and narration.
  
  The House of Seven Gables: This historic mansion, made famous by Nathaniel Hawthorne's novel, is a must-visit. Explore the beautiful house, gardens, and learn about the history of the Turner-Ingersoll Mansion.
  
  Peabody Essex Museum: One of the oldest and most renowned museums in the United States, the PEM boasts an extensive collection of art and cultural artifacts from around the world. It's a cultural treasure trove.
  
  Salem Maritime National Historic Site: Dive into Salem's maritime history at this national historic site. Explore historic ships, lighthouses, and waterfront buildings that tell the story of Salem's role in early American trade.
  
  Salem Willows: For some outdoor fun, head to Salem Willows Park. It's a great place for a picnic, a stroll... Read MORE...