↗Chestnut Street.
Architectural history
A house that arrived in pieces.
In 1821, four rooms from an earlier house were brought to Chestnut Street by ox sled to form the core of Phillips House. The mansion’s later Colonial Revival renovation adds another layer to this celebrated Federal-era streetscape.
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Visitor details & sources
Chestnut Street, McIntire Historic District
South of Essex Street and west of Summer Street. Summer Street connects the Witch House corner with the east end of Chestnut Street.
Chestnut Street offers a glimpse of Salem’s architectural past. Its Phillips House, assembled here in 1821, pairs a Federal-style exterior with later Colonial Revival interiors.
These are homes as well as historic buildings. Keep steps, gardens, doorways and driveways clear, and never treat private property as an open set.
A quieter residential streetscape with brick houses, doorways and trees. Keep the composition on the street and public sidewalk unless a property owner has agreed to something more.
Visitor information checked October 8, 2026. Stories checked October 13, 2026. Access and policies can change.