Project Gutenberg 2022-07-28 Public domain in the USA. 161 Northend, Mary Harrod 1850 1926 Northend, Mary H. 26012443 Historic doorways of Old Salem $aUnited States :$bHoughton Mifflin Company,$c1926. Illustrated from photographs by the author. Steve Mattern, Amber Black and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net "Historic Doorways of Old Salem" by Mary Harrod Northend is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work provides an insightful exploration of the architectural beauty and historical significance of doorways in Old Salem, Massachusetts, particularly emphasizing the craftsmanship of notable artisans like Samuel McIntire. The book celebrates the cultural heritage of the town through its remarkable doorways, tying them to the stories and lives of the influential figures and residents associated with them. The opening of the text begins with a foreword that paints a vivid picture of the nostalgic appeal and historical richness of Salem's doorways, suggesting their connection to the city's maritime past and architectural evolution. It introduces the idea that doorways are not merely functional structures but significant elements of personal and social identity, representing the character and style of the homes they adorn. The initial chapters delve into the evolution of doorways in Salem, discussing their architectural features, historical relevance, and the artistry involved in their design, thereby setting the stage for a more in-depth examination of specific houses and their unique entrances in the subsequent sections. (This is an automatically generated summary.) 20210831055102northend 1926 US Reading ease score: 52.8 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Architecture, Colonial Doorways Architecture -- Massachusetts -- Salem Salem (Mass.) -- Buildings, structures, etc. NA Text Category: History - American Category: Architecture 184844 2025-06-27T07:37:34.584042 text/html 158080 2024-10-18T23:34:43 text/html 10998906 2025-06-27T07:37:41.463043 application/epub+zip 10997653 2025-06-27T07:37:36.787122 application/epub+zip 288797 2025-06-27T07:37:35.346007 application/epub+zip 11777893 2025-06-27T07:37:44.574078 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 11736140 2025-06-27T07:37:40.198050 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1033522 2022-09-30T21:15:01.259263 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 145687 2025-06-27T07:37:34.002096 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 125774 2024-10-18T23:34:43 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17392 2025-06-27T07:37:44.716970 application/rdf+xml 17857 2025-06-27T07:37:35.633110 image/jpeg 2602 2025-06-27T07:37:35.488052 image/jpeg 11722869 2025-06-27T07:37:34.771107 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia