"Salem Streets"

"Salem Streets"

"Salem Streets" is an artificial collection of reference images historically organized by librarians. This collection includes not just images of Salem streets and houses, but also photographs of other locations in and outside Essex County, images of local events, photograph portraits, and photographs of the Salem Fire of 1914. More material will be added to this collection as it is digitized.

Highlights from the Collection

The "Salem Streets" collection includes photographs of streets and houses within Salem and without, as well as images of events and local residents. Selected here are a few highlights from this extensive collection.

The "Salem Streets" collection is divided into sections based on content. This includes photographs of Salem architecture, portrait photographs, images of the Salem Fire of 1914, photographs of Essex County and beyond, and images of groups and events. Click on the thumbnails below to search within specific sections of the collection.

Architecture & Street Scenes, Salem

Includes street scenes, exterior and interior images, and details of houses throughout Salem.

Portraits

Portrait photographs of local residents and important figures.

Salem Fire Images

Images from the Salem Fire of June 25, 1914 and the aftermath.

Architecture & Street Scenes, Essex County and Beyond

COMING SOON!

Includes street scenes, exterior and interior images, and details of houses from Essex County and beyond.

Groups & Events

COMING SOON!

Includes groups portraits and photographs of group events, in Salem and beyond.

Linked here are other online collections of Phillips Library material that include photographs of Salem and vicinity, including images of streets as well as house exteriors and interiors.

Related Online Collections

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