MA, USA
Custom House
Landmark
Federal-era customs office built in 1819 on the site of earlier customs operations. Salem's pre-war customs revenue was among the highest in the colonies, making it a target for British trade enforcement. The building is part of the Salem Maritime National Historic Site.
What Happened Here
Nathaniel Hawthorne worked here as a customs surveyor from 1846-1849, drawing on Salem's maritime past for his fiction.
Visiting Today
Address
178 Derby Street, Salem, MA 01970
Hours
Daily 9am-5pm (seasonal)
Admission
Free (NPS)
Accessibility
First floor accessible; upper floors via stairs
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