Cadet Armory, Peabody House, 136 Essex St.

Item Information

Title:
Cadet Armory, Peabody House, 136 Essex St.
Description:
Photo of Salem Cadet Armory at 136 Essex St., Salem, erected 1819-1821. Originally built by Capt. Joseph Peabody for his son Augustus, and eventually became the residence of his son Col. Francis Peabody. This is the site of Gov. Bradstreet's house, built by Emanuel Downing in 1640 and demolished about 1750. The armory was eventually razed.
Creator:
Cousins, Frank, 1851-
Date:
1891–1901
Format:
Photographs
Location:
Salem Public Library
Collection (local):
Salem Landmarks and Structures
Subjects:
Salem Cadet Armory (Salem, Mass.)
Massachusetts. Militia. Salem Cadets
Armories
Places:
Massachusetts > Essex (county) > Salem
136 Essex Street (Salem, Mass.)
Link to Item:
https://omeka-s.noblenet.org/s/salem/item/11513
Terms of Use:
No copyright restrictions.
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Publisher:
Frank Cousins Art Co.
Language:
English
Notes:
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