Collection	Old Houses etc. School Research Project
Date	circa 1737
Abstract	Marblehead Junior High Archives Historical Building Survey The original owner of the house on 56 Lee Street was Thomas Rhoades. He was a shoreman during the early 1700's. It is located a short distance from Abbot Hall. It is said by the current owner that the house was once connected by a tunnel to the house next door, which was a tavern. Thomas Rhoades often spoke of a relative, Samuel Rhoades, Jr. He was a historian and also wrote articles for the Boston Post and the Boston Globe. He was the author of "History and Traditions of Marblehead". It is said that he was hung for the practice of wizardry during the Salem Witch Trials.
Home Location	Pink Room (4th floor north end of building)
Object ID	2006-075-00456
Object Name	House
Search Terms	Marblehead Buildings
Title	56 Lee Street - The Rhoades House

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Last modified on: February 22, 2013