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Since the turn of the century, tourism has been an important part of Salem's life and economy. Most of this industry revolves around the infamous Salem Witch Trials of 1692, but as early as the 1880s people were visiting Salem its literary significance and beautiful architecture.

This is a sampling of some of our archival holdings related to tours and tourism. It includes handwritten tours of the Turner-Ingersoll Mansion, postcards featuring Salem through the years, and guestbooks from the museum.

A frame from a film with a man in period garb talking to an old man on a bed.

A Moment In Time Interactive Exhibit Clip, 1994

Black and white photo of women in handmade dresses

Gables Tour Guides, c.1990

two white porcelain plates with crimped edges, painted with lavender flowers and brown images of two houses

House of the Seven Gables and Witch House Souvenir Dishes, c.1923

plate with a blue and white image of a witch flying on a broom

Souvenir Witch Plate, c.1920

Black and white photograph of a street with a horse-drawn carriage and pedestrians

Salem Streets & People 1860-1930 Postcards, 1974

newspaper article with an image of a large square building

Derby Street Construction, 1974

House of the Seven Gables Newspaper Clipping, 1910

Letter from E.B. Hinman, 1907

Letter from William A. Roebuck to Willis H. Ropes, 1938

A lined, yellowed page from containing Caroline Emmerton's handwritten notes for guides of The House of the Seven Gables.

“Account for Guides” Fragment, 1914

Names, towns, and dates written in various handwritings

Sampling from Museum Guestbook, 1911-1912

Yellowed and slightly torn page with "House of Seven Gables, Salem Mass, July 19, 1900" written in calligraphy

Sampling from the Upton Guestbook, 1900-1908

These images may only be used for educational or personal purposes, unless receiving prior written permission from the House of the Seven Gables. The images are not high-resolution and represent only a fraction of the collection. If you need permission or a higher-resolution image please email the Marketing Department. If you would like to arrange access to more of the collection, please email the Collections Manager.