Old Salem Prison – A project in the works.
June 15, 2008
Old Salem Prison, Bridge Street, Salem, MA, originally uploaded by sagarmohan.
“The original jail building, constructed in 1813, with a major addition by Gridley J. F. Bryant in 1884, will contain 17 two-bedroom, two-bath condos, restaurant; the jail keeper’s house, possibly by Samuel McIntire, will be converted to three private entry homes; the carriage house will host single unit and exhibit space; and the new building will house eight two-bedroom, two-bath duplex homes. The original complex and the new structure will front onto a landscaped courtyard with view corridors terminating at the original entries to the Jail and Jail Keepers House.”
Source: FA+A Website
Here is a link to a site with quite a few pictures of the Old Salem Jail
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Entry Filed under: Landmarks. Tags: Bridge Street, Church Street, Condo, Historic, Jail, Landmarks, New Development, things to watch.
1. ravenfae | December 23, 2008 at 2:22 am
Any recent news on the progress of the Old Salem Jail? Have they even begun? Just wondering, with the state of the economy, how the plans/workings are coming along. I live in Wisconsin and plan to move to Salem within 3 to 5 years. Been keeping my eye on this project, as I’d LOVE to live there!
2. sagr | December 23, 2008 at 3:34 am
Work hasn’t started on the project yet from what I can see. Perhaps once the weather gets better. It is going to be a nice place to live. If you’re planning to move here, you’ll be happy to know that there are quite a few projects going on that are adding to the city’s charm. The News Block building is coming up quite nicely as well.
I’ll see what I can find on the actual project’s future, given the state of the economy. I think Salem developers are still doing quite well.