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@DestSalem | #DestSalem | #SalemMA 27Diehl Marcus & Company We%u2019re housed in a grand 1811 Bulfinchdesigned building that was originally Salem%u2019s first bank, a hub for goods moving along the city%u2019s maritime trade routes. A century later, through generous donation, the building became home to the Salem Fraternity, a community space that supported local children and teens from the early 1900s through the 1980s.Punto Urban Art MuseumWe work in The Point, the neighborhood that had to be completely rebuilt after the Great Salem Fire of 1914, a blaze that destroyed more than 1,300 buildings in a single day and reshaped the city. Today, the organization helps steward this community%u2019s ongoing story of resilience, creativity, and renewal.The House of the Seven GablesBuilt in 1668, The House of the Seven Gables helped inspire Nathaniel Hawthorne%u2019s famous novel and remains one of America%u2019s most storied historic homes. The site later became a settlement house serving Salem%u2019s immigrant communities.Ledger RestaurantLedger Restaurant lives inside the 1818 Salem Savings Bank, complete with one of the oldest surviving bank vaults in New England. Diners today sit inside a building where Salem residents once stored their life savings.Harbor SweetsHarbor Sweets began in the 1970s inside a former apothecary warehouse, and visitors can still see the original apothecary cabinet in our Salem shop. Today, the factory continues to hand-make chocolates in a space filled with old-Salem charm and a few stories of its own.Hawthorne HotelThe Hawthorne Hotel starred in the 1970 Bewitched episodes filmed in Salem, and fans still visit today to see one of the show%u2019s most iconic locations. Opened in 1925, it remains a landmark at the center of the city%u2019s story.Witch Board MuseumFor decades, Parker Brothers manufactured Ouija boards right here in Salem, alongside classics like Monopoly and Clue. The Salem Witch Board Museum carries forward that history, showcasing how spirit boards evolved from folk tradition to pop-culture phenomenon.400+ Years. Endless Stories.7. Fort Pickering Lighthouse Restoration at Winter Island;Still located at 50 Winter Island Road, c. 19826. Witches Cup Bicycle Race, c. 1979Archival photos in this guide are provided by the Salem State University Archives and Special Collections, whose stewardship of rare and historical materials connected to the City of Salem and beyond helps bring our history to life. Explore more of their collections at LIBGUIDES.SALEMSTATE.EDU/ARCHIVES.