The Merchant
A hotel on Washington St, in the middle of things: 794 places within a five-minute walk. One of 33 hotels & inns in Salem.















On the National Register since 1978

Joshua Ward House
Joshua Ward House was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Feb 8, 1978. It is significant for its architecture at the local level.
The Joshua Ward House is a historic house in Salem, Massachusetts. The three-story Federal style brick house, built in 1784, is one of the first brick houses in Salem. Its interior woodwork was done by noted Salem builder and woodworker Samuel McIntire, including an original staircase that is the oldest surviving staircase created by him. George Washington is reported to have specifically requested staying in this h…
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148 Washington St
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