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Hamilton Hall
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★ National Historic Landmark

Hamilton Hall

One of 189 National Historic Landmarks in Massachusetts8 of them in Salem, the highest tier of the National Register
FederalListed 1970Salem
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About Hamilton Hall

Hamilton Hall, at 9 Cambridge St., was added to the National Register of Historic Places and named a National Historic Landmark on the same day, Dec 30, 1970: one of 189 Landmarks in Massachusetts and 8 in Salem. It was among the first 7 of Salem’s 49 listings, with one other the same day. The Register lists it for its architecture, at the national level. It describes its style as Federal, as it does for 661 other Massachusetts listings. 15 more Register listings are within a quarter mile.

What it isCommunity center in Salem, United States of America. From Wikidata (CC0). Read about it on Wikipedia ↗

PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 82 MB · National Archives↗
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9 Cambridge St., Salem · about 0.2 miles on foot, as the crow flies

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★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.

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Questions about Hamilton Hall

Is Hamilton Hall on the National Register of Historic Places?

Yes. It was added on Dec 30, 1970 (Register number 70000543).

Is Hamilton Hall a National Historic Landmark?

Yes, since Dec 30, 1970. Massachusetts has 189 National Historic Landmarks, 8 of them in Salem.

Can you visit Hamilton Hall?

Yes: it is open to visitors. Check opening times before you go.

Where can I read the history of Hamilton Hall?

In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 82 MB PDF at the National Archives, linked on this page.

Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · National Archives catalog record 63793671 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.