The Northey Street House History

Welcome to The Northey Street House, Salem's bewitching B&B. According to available evidence, this historic house was built for Nathaniel Appleton, Jr., cabinet-maker, circa 1809. Travel back in time, and stay in a home listed in the national register of historic places. This 200 year old house has been completely renovated and elegantly restored as an Inn with modern amenities and is a fine example of Federal architecture.

Research by Historic Salem Inc. showed that the land was purchased from Salem merchant, Abijah Northey, by Nathaniel Appleton, Jr. for $748.14. Nathaniel Appleton, Jr. (1782-1859) was one of Salem's leading cabinet-makers (furniture-makers) at a time when Salem was famous for the quality of it's furniture. Mr. Appleton's cabinets pieces are highly valued as museum quality pieces today. Mr. Appleton & wife Susanna Foster Appleton built this Federal home as their primary residence with a workshop that extended to the next (Lemon St) street. It was later occupied also by his eldest daugher Susan and son-in-law Captain Isaiah Woodbury, a Salem shipmaster along with their two sons.

The underpinning is original, with large hewn beams and joists, and arched brick chimney foundations (a double arch on the east side). The main house has a granite foundation on fieldstone. The trim and features (frames, chimney-pieces, winder staircase, etc.) all date from the "Federal" period, consistent with a date of 1809, as is the general plan and form, being a three-storey hip-roof house, five bays by two. A side two-story ell (which we have enlarged to three stories for the B&B).

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House History

This B&B is centrally located in the heart of Salem MA on a quiet little street. The Salem Train Depot is just two blocks away to take you South into Boston or North to scenic Cape Anne (Gloucester, Rockport). Northey street is a short walk to SalemÕs waterfront, Wharfs, Common, and fine restaurants.

Visit this Inn for a unique bed and breakfast vacation experience. Your rate includes: a delicious, well-selected hearty breakfast each morning, continuous hot & cold beverage and snacks service, color cable TV/DVD/VCR with a good selection of movies, air conditioning (seasonal) and ample on-site parking (a rarity in Salem MA), local telephone services, free secure Wi-Fi in a smoke-free environment.

Come relax in our elegant, spacious, & peaceful bed and breakfast. Experience the comfort of the 100% fine cotton linens, high quality mattresses, premium down pillows & comforters that will make you feel like royalty. Each B&B room has private baths, queen beds, cable TV/DVD, hair dryer, iron & board, and hurricane lanterns & candles for a soothing ambience.

The Inn's kitchen is bright, warm & sunny. It opens out to a large alfresco sun deck & Japanese garden below. A complimentary well selected hearty breakfast is served each morning from 8:30AM to 10:00AM, & includes fresh assorted fruit, yogurt, cheese, quiche, and baked good such as homemade scones, muffins, sticky buns, coffee cake, and assorted breads. You will not start off your day hungry at this Bed and Breakfast!