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DANVERS
Historical Society
History
The Danvers Historical Society was formed in 1889 "to discover, collect, preserve and exhibit objects which illustrate
local history, but particularly the history and development of the Town of Danvers." Historic properties owned and
managed by the Society are Putnam House (1648): Page House (1754); and Glen Magna Farms (1812/1893). The
Society's collection is housed at Tapley Memorial Hall and represents a large variety of cultural and decorative arts
objects. In 1987 the Society became stewards of the Endicott Burying Ground.
Membership
Membership in the Society is open to anyone interested in participating in our preservation and educational goals.
Members receive: free or discounted admission to the historic properties and program meetings; receipt of the Society
quarterly newsletter: notification of special events, trips and guest lectures; and reduced rates for off-peak rental of Glen
Magna Farms.
Headquarters and the Book Shelf Gift Shop
The Society's headquarters and the Bookshelf Gift Shop are located a 7 Page street in Danvers Square. Hours are
Monday through Friday 9-2. The Bookshelf Gift Shop offers a variety of publications and unique items relating to
Danvers history.
Genealogical and Local History Research
If you are interested in researching your family tree or other Danvers history, contact Danvers Archives at Peabody
Institute Library, Sylvan Street. Open Monday. 1-7:30 P.M.; Wednesday and Thursday 9-12 P.M., 1-5 P.M.; 2nd and
4th Friday. 1-5 P.M.; and 1st Saturday, 1-5 P.M. For information contact Richard Trask, Archivist at (978) 774-0554.
Contact Addresses
Mail: P.O. Box 381. Danvers, MA 01923
Phone: (978) 777-1666
Fax: (978) 777-5028
http://www.danvershistory.org/
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The Ivy Room
This bedroom was designed during the 1893 renovations and occupied by William
C. Endicott, Jr. from 1893 until 1926. He was President of the Massachusetts
Historical Society and Treasurer of the Museum of Fine Arts and the Isabella
Stewart Gardner Museum, He died in 1936. The Ivy Bedroom currently is used as a
furniture gallery.
©Copyright 2000
Danvers Historical Society
All Rights Reserved
http://www.glenmagnafarms.org/Pages/ivy.html
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Danvers Massachusetts: Historical Sites
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Salem Witch Trials
Documentary Archive and
Transcription Project
AFAN
The Danvers Preservation Commission Presents
Historical Sites of Danvers
Formerly Salem Village
Where a Rich Colonial Heritage Abides
Danvers I Some Important Events in the History of Danvers | Sites Accessible to the Public
Map of Danvers Area | Additional Places of Interest | Bibliography Acknowledgements
Danvers
Though 17 miles north of Boston, and partially bounded by the cities of Salem and Beverly, the town of
Danvers with its 13 1/2 square mile area and 24,000 population still retains much of the hominess and
architectural heritage of old New England.
Known as Salem Village in the 17th century, there are still over a dozen houses in Danvers dating from
that era, many associated with the witchcraft tragedy of 1692. Becoming independent from Salem in
1752, Danvers witnessed the development of various neighborhood villages, each having its era of
prominence, and possessing a unique character.
At the time of the Revolution, Danversport was a shipping and shipbuilding center where tidal mills
prospered. Its local bricks became nationally famous, while the later leather tanning industry brought a
diverse and colorful mixture of new immigrant labor to the area. Tapleyville emerged in the 1830s as a
center for the production of woven carpets where English and Scottish weavers settled and made their
homes. Danvers Plains took advantage of important crossroads and the introduction of the railroad in the
1840s to become the prominent commercial center. Putnamville and Danvers Highlands were noted for
their important and early shoe manufacturing industry. while farms throughout Danvers became known
far and wide for the Danvers half-long carrot. and the Danvers onion. still popular today.
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