Salem Collection (#6)

Chestnut St, Salem, Mass, Streets, Dwellings, United States, Massachusetts, Salem, 1906

First Church, Salem, Mass, First Church (Salem, Mass.), Churches, United States, Massachusetts, Salem, 1890

Lamentation at the Foot of the Cross; Henri Lehmann (Karl-Ernest-Rodolphe-Heinrich Salem Lehmann), French, 1814 - 1882; 1847; Black and white chalk

MASSACHUSETTS: SALEM. Witch Hill in Salem, Massachusetts. Photograph, c1903

SALEM: GRIMSHAWE HOUSE. The Grimshawe House and Old Burying Ground, Charter Street, Salem, Massachusetts

SALEM: CHURCH, 1861. Church of the True Vine at Salem, Massachusetts. Relief cut of plaster of Paris from The Eucleia Works, printed by Reverend William Cook, 1861

PETER SALEM (1750-1816). African American soldier in the Revolutionary War. Shown at the Battle of Bunker Hill, 1775. Engraving by Smith & Pierson

THOMAS GROSVENOR, 1775. Lieutenant Thomas Grosvenor (1744-1825) and his servant Asaba at the Battle of Bunker Hill, 17 June 1775. Oil on canvas by John Trumbull, c1797

GARDNER-PINGREE HOUSE. The Federal style Gardner-Pingree House at 128 Essex Street in Salem, Massachusetts, built by Samuel McIntire in 1804. Photograph, c1906

INCREASE MATHER (1639-1723). American Congretional cleric. Title-page of the 1684 Boston, Massachusetts edition of Increase Mathers witch-hunt pamphlet

MATHER: WITCH-HUNT, 1693. Title-page of the 1693 London edition of Cotton Mather s, The Wonders of the Invisible World, dealing with the witchcraft delusions in New England

SALEM: WITCHES HILL, 1692. Witches Hill in Salem Village, Massachusetts, where witches were said to congregate during the delusion of 1692. Wood engraving, 19th century

TRIAL OF TWO WITCHES. Salem, Massachusetts, 1692. Illustration by Howard Pyle

SALEM WITCH TRIAL, 1692. A witch trial at Salem, Massachusetts, in 1692. Lithograph, American, 1892

GERMAN CIGARETTE AD, 1911. Salem Gold cigarettes. German newspaper advertisement, 1911

USA, Oregon, Salem, rescue dog, Alsatian, taking part in 9 / 11 tenth anniversary activities
USA, Oregon, Salem, rescue dog, Alsatian, taking part in 9/11 tenth anniversary activities

USA, Oregon, Salem, Flag of Honor (TM) and American Flags at a presentation in honor of the ten year anniversary of 9/11

A view of South Falls in Silver Falls State Park
South Falls in Silver Falls State Park, Oregon, USA

Schreiners Iris Gardens
Oregon, Salem. Schreiners Iris Gardens

NA, USA, Oregon, Salem. Field of Camas

NA, USA, Oregon, Salem Columbine in- and out-of-focus in a garden
NA, USA, Oregon, Salem, Columbine in- and out-of-focus in a garden

Middle falls Silver Falls State Park east of Salem Oregon

Silver Falls State Park east of Salem Oregon and south Falls in Sprintime

The Friendship of Salem ship docked at the Salem Maritime National Historic Site at Salem, Massachusetts, New England, United States of America, North America

Hand-painted sign in Salem, Oregon, advertising Francis Townsends Old Age Revolving Pension Plan
TOWNSEND PLAN, 1939. Hand-painted sign in Salem, Oregon, advertising Francis Townsends Old Age Revolving Pension Plan. Photograph by Dorothea Lange, 1939

Young men in the Civilian Conservation Corps study the theory of motor mechanics at the Central Repair Shop in Salem
NEW DEAL: C.C.C. CLASS. Young men in the Civilian Conservation Corps study the theory of motor mechanics at the Central Repair Shop in Salem, Virginia. Shop foreman O.W

Alexander Graham Bell (1847-1922) Scottish-born American inventor, lecturing on his telephone at Salem (top) while friends in his study at Boston listen to his lecture - 12 February 1877

Henry Salem Hubbell (1870-1949), US President Franklin Delano Roosevelt, 1935

Israel Putnam (1718-1790) American patriot, born at Salem, Massachusetts. Captured by Indians in 1758 and freed by the French

Greeting Card from Salem, Oregon. ca. 1939, Salem, Oregon, USA, SALEM-the Capital City of Oregon is located in the beautiful Willamette Valley about 50 miles South of Portland

Salem, Massachusetts, United States of America, Us, Usa, 1870S Engraving

State of Oregon, United States, True Colour Satellite Image
Satellite view of the State of Oregon, United States. This image was compiled from data acquired by LANDSAT 5 & 7 satellites

State of Oregon, United States, Relief Map
Relief map of the State of Oregon, United States. This image was compiled from data acquired by LANDSAT 5 & 7 satellites combined with elevation data

Winged spindle tree in woodland C013 / 9916
Winged spindle tree (Euonymus alatus, red leaves) growing in woodland in autumn. Native to eastern Asia, this shrub is an ornamental plant

Dr. Grimshaws house, Salem, Massachussetts. Etching, 1886, by George White
MASSACHUSSETTS: SALEM. Dr. Grimshaws house, Salem, Massachussetts. Etching, 1886, by George White

USA, Oregon, Salem, Riverfront Park, Willamette Queen decorated for Christmas surrounded by Illumanata Regata festivities, Digital Composite, HDR

USA, Oregon, Salem. Rhododendrons surround mailbox at Schreiners Iris Garden

Flower Garden of Bearded Iris just north of Salem, Oregon

USA, Oregon, Salem. Flowers grow near brook at Schreiners Iris Garden

17 June 1775. Peter Salem is crouched, at right center. Engraving, 19th century
BATTLE OF BUNKER HILL. 17 June 1775. Peter Salem is crouched, at right center. Engraving, 19th century

HAWTHORNE: BIRTHPLACE. The house at Salem, Massachusetts, in which Nathaniel Hawthorne was born on 4 July 1804. Photograph, mid 20th century

HAWTHORNEs BIRTHPLACE. The house at Salem, Massachusetts, in which Nathaniel Hawthorne was born on 4 July 1804. Wood engraving, American, mid-19th century

MASSACHUSETTS: SALEM, 1851. East India Marine Hall at Salem, Massachusetts. Wood engraving, 1851

NEW ENGLAND: WITCHES. A story about witches being told in a New England home, c1670. Line engraving, 19th century

MASSACHUSETTS: SALEM, 1851. Courthouse and tabernacle at Salem, Massachusetts. Wood engraving, 1851

MASSACHUSETTS: SALEM, 1851. St. Peters Church at Salem, Massachusetts. Wood engraving, 1851

SALEM WITCH, 1692. Wood engraving, American, late 19th century

MASSACHUSETTS: SALEM, 1851. Custom House at Salem, Massachusetts. Wood engraving, 1851

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"Salem: Unveiling the Dark Chapters of History" Step into the haunting past with a journey through Salem, Massachusetts. Known for its notorious witch trials in 1692, this historic town holds court records that bear witness to the chilling testimonies of those accused during the Salem witch trials. One name that echoes through time is Tituba, an enslaved woman whose involvement in witchcraft accusations ignited a frenzy within the community. Her story serves as a reminder of how fear and hysteria can consume even the most innocent souls. As you wander through Salem's streets, you may stumble upon the House of Seven Gables. This iconic structure stands as a symbol of both mystery and history, captivating visitors with its dark secrets and hidden passages. Cotton Mather's Witchcraft book published in 1689 offers insight into the beliefs and practices surrounding sorcery during that era. Its pages reveal glimpses into a world where superstition reigned supreme. The testimony from witnesses at the Salem witchcraft trials paints a vivid picture of paranoia and suspicion gripping this once peaceful town. Innocent lives were lost amidst accusations fueled by ignorance and prejudice. Intriguingly, even beyond tales of witches, another sinister presence emerged within Salem's borders – demons allegedly lurking within Deacon Amos Giles' distillery. A wood engraving from 1844 depicts these malevolent forces at work, revealing society's struggle between temptation and morality. Burying Point cemetery stands as a solemn reminder of those who fell victim to these tumultuous times. Here lies their final resting place—a poignant testament to humanity's capacity for both good and evil. For those seeking further enlightenment on this dark chapter in history, visit The Salem Witch Museum located in Greater Boston Area. It provides an immersive experience delving deep into the events that unfolded centuries ago—allowing visitors to reflect on mankind's capacity for mass hysteria.