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Salem is first settled
Salem, orgianlly an longtime Native American village and a trading center is settled by Europeans. The settlement is named Naumkeag
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More settlers arrive
John Endecott leads the first expedition to Salem. He came aboard the ship Abigail with around 50 "planters and servants"
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House of the Seven Gables is built
In 1667 the House of the Seven Gables is built in Salem, Massachusetts for Captin John Turner. The orginal house had two and a half floors and only two rooms.
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Additions made to the House of Seven Gables
John Tuner made a large addition to the house. This addtion was done to the front (south) of the house. It included parlor on the ground floor with a bedroom above it. The addition had its own large chimmeny. The roof is a three gable garret.
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Kitchen ell addition made to the house
An addition including a large kitchen ell and the famous "hidden stair case" inside the old chimney.
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Salem Witch Trials
More than 200 people are accused of practicing witchcraft. 20 people were excuted for their "crimes".
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Small addition made to the house
It was orginally thought the John II made a large addition the house in form of an kitchen ell. Further research has shown that a small addition was made in the form of a brewing room.
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