Cadet Armory, Peabody House, 136 Essex St.
Digital Commonwealth — Salem Public Library

Cadet Armory, Peabody House, 136 Essex St.

Cousins, Frank, 1851- · 1891–1901

CC0 — Public Domain
Digital Commonwealth — Salem Public Library

Photo of Salem Cadet Armory at 136 Essex St., Salem, erected 1819-1821. Originally built by Capt. Joseph Peabody for his son Augustus, and eventually became the residence of his son Col. Francis Peabody. This is the site of Gov. Bradstreet's house, built by Emanuel Downing in 1640 and demolished about 1750. The armory was eventually razed.

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