Description
Meticulously crafted, every intricate detail of this House of the Seven Gables Model captures the essence of the Turner-Ingersoll Mansion—a seventeenth-century architectural masterpiece. With its origins dating back to 1668, it proudly holds the distinction of being the oldest wood frame mansion in the United States. Originally home to wealthy Salem ship captains and merchants, this mansion stood for over 150 years before Hawthorne even set foot in its vicinity, ultimately immortalizing it for centuries to come. Today, this ancient structure serves as a community resource, giving back to the place it calls home.
Discover the story that made the mansion famous: The House of the Seven Gables